Windows 10 To Windows 11

[MCHAMSTER]

Will I Be Able To Keep All My Windows 10 Browser Extensions And Other Stuff When I Switch To Windows 11

 

[Trouble]

You don't mention "which" browser, but....
Generally speaking, in most instances, a Windows Update OR in this case a Windows Upgrade does not impact non-native Windows System files to include third party browsers or for that matter most third party software.
BUT
It's up to any third party software manufacturer to assure and affirm that their particular product is Windows 11 "compatible"

We've all heard numerous complaints in the past "My insert name of software here" doesn't work after a particular update or upgrade.

 

[MCHAMSTER]

Will I Get To Keep Every Single File On My Computer Even If The Files Are In The System32 Folder?

 

[Trouble]

Nope.
If You Want To Keep A File...... Back It Up On External Media.

 

[Grizzly]

the "system32" folder is an essential Windows folder that is required for running Windows. If you want to save a file from this folder you need to back it up as mentioned. If you upgrade to Windows 11 those files (maybe not all of them) will be overwritten to accommodate the new system. This is NOT a folder to store your own files

 

[Trouble]

Yep....
For instance the entire Windows Registry is stored in System32\Config folder.
Personally I can't imagine wanting to preserve files located there, but I guess you never know.
Ours is not to reason why (I guess).

 

[davehc]

Best plan, as so oftrn said, is to back up your whole computer on a regular basis. Use something like the (free) version of Macrium

 

[MCHAMSTER]

There's Some Apps That Use The System32 Folder To Save App Data

 

[MCHAMSTER]

I Can't Download Macrium It Says Windows Cannot Access Macrium

 

[davehc]

I Can't Download Macrium It Says Windows Cannot Access Macrium

.? Are you looking here:

Macrium Reflect | Free 30-Day Trial

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[MCHAMSTER]

Yes It Also Happens With Adwcleaner (The Legit Version)

 

[davehc]

Yes It Also Happens With Adwcleaner (The Legit Version)

? What happens?
You mean the ad cleaner stops you from accessing certain sites?
One reason I do not use them.

 

[MCHAMSTER]

Adwcleaner Cleans Adware And It's Made By The Same People Who Make Malwarebytes And It's Windows That's Not Allowing Me To Use Adwcleaner

 

[davehc]

Have you manually configured Defender at any time? There are so many happy users of Macrium, it is certainly not a Microsoft problem

 

[Garyw]

I Can't Download Macrium It Says Windows Cannot Access Macrium

Could you please attach a screen shot of the message you get.

 

[HenryTheTwelfth]

There's Some Apps That Use The System32 Folder To Save App Data

I personally wouldn't use them, then. That speaks volumes.

 

[MCHAMSTER]

Will I Have To Re-Activate Windows After I Upgrade?

 

[MCHAMSTER]

By The Way I Don't Have The Correct CPU

 

[MCHAMSTER]

Could you please attach a screen shot of the message you get.

 

[Garyw]

I Can't Download Macrium It Says Windows Cannot Access Macrium

That looks like a network error. You should probably post this problem in the network section of the forum.

Try this link. I just tested it and it works for me.

Macrium Reflect | Free 30-Day Trial

Macrium Reflect - Incredibly powerful software that allows you to create and schedule effective backups

www.macrium.com