If I keep my settings using the files and settings transfer wizard, then reformat the C drive, re-install Windows, and restore my settings, will that also bring back any problems I was having, as well?
2006-09-06 02:28:27 · 8 answers · asked by freetronics 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Normally, I'd do just a reformat and re-install, but i have so many programs loaded, I just don't want to go through the trouble of re-loading them all.
2006-09-06 02:33:30 · update #1
If your problems are because of Spyware, it's possible. Part of the Files & Settings transfer process coppies your entire user folder - which includes the hidden Application Data folder and subfolders.
This folder can often contain temp files used by spyware to hide itself, along with cookie information and other temp internet files.
On the other hand, you can't just delete the Application Data folder, since that is one of the main reasons the Files & Settings transfer works.
Best bet is to scan and clean first. It may even fix your issues without having to format.
2006-09-06 02:33:35 · answer #1 · answered by wyntre_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which type of problems you are facing. Normally, it will not but if your problem was not system related and it was related to a misconfigured settings it may bring back your problems.
I suggest to forget about your settings, backup your important data files (docs , pics, media ,...) and install a fresh windows
2006-09-06 02:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will not bring any problem, reformating the C drive, which is the root drive, is like giving it a frsh start. but if the files are currupt and you transfer it back to the just installed windows, the will be a problem. ie a virus
2006-09-06 02:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by Atman E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may bring them back. It would be better to just save your important documents and pics and music, forget the settings and everything else, and reinstall Windows.
2006-09-06 02:30:48 · answer #4 · answered by IT Pro 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 05:47:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it should save your files and get rid of the problems, it did with mine when i reinstalled it on my comp.
2006-09-06 02:31:03 · answer #6 · answered by I♥NY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make a back up of all your file's befor you format the hard driver
2006-09-06 02:32:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2006-09-06 02:31:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋