Do I Need to Reinstall All Games When Reinstalling OS?🔥

Something is wrong with my operating system, so I want to reinstall Windows 10. But I worry that I will lose my games and applications when I reinstall my Windows OS. Can I and how do I reinstall Windows 10 without losing any games or Apps?

Yes, you can reinstall your Windows without reinstalling games and apps.

Reinstalling Windows is a time-consuming operation that removes all defective, out-of-date, and useless system drivers. As a result, customers frequently lose apps, stored items, and other crucial data by the time the installation is complete.

In addition, when you reinstall Windows, everything on your hard drive - including apps and games - will be deleted. While reinstalling Windows 10, there are a few ways to keep your games and applications.

  • Create a backup of your games or apps: Making a backup of your games and applications is a good idea before reinstalling Windows 10. You can use Windows 10's built-in backup tools or third-party backup software like EaseUS Todo Backup.
  • Utilize a bootable USB drive: You can reinstall Windows 10 via a bootable USB drive without losing any games or apps. Utilizing the Windows installation media, you must first boot your PC from the bootable USB.
  • Choosing "keep personal files and apps" is recommended: Pick "keep personal files and apps" while reinstalling Windows 10. By doing this, you may reinstall Windows while keeping all of your games and apps.

Above the 3 methods, creating a backup of your games and apps via EaseUS Todo Backup before reinstalling Windows is most recommendable.

This is because such a tool can help you save your backups in various locations, such as the Cloud, external drive, and NAS. In addition, it can help you perform full, incremental and differential backups. Most importantly, EaseUS Todo Backup lets you enjoy 250G Cloud storage for free to back up your files to the Cloud for data security.

You can reinstall Windows without losing games and apps. You just need to create a backup of games and apps via EaseUS Todo Backup before reinstalling Windows.

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