W11 wont let me keep my apps

Stefan Kovacevic 11 Reputation points
2022-12-20T21:41:13.297+00:00

I wanted to reinstall my windows 11 with the iso i got from microsofts site and for some reason the save apps thing is grayed out only option is to not save anything or only save personal files

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  1. Kapil Arya 8,461 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2022-12-21T11:06:16.957+00:00

    You need to make sure the ISO file you're using in this case is of same language as of installed Windows 11.

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  2. Docs 15,846 Reputation points
    2022-12-20T23:38:23.377+00:00

    For a clean install all partitions are deleted.

    The Windows Media Creation Tool (MCT) (Windows 11 iso) will create four default partitions:

    System
    Reserved
    Data
    Recovery

    If there is an installed Windows 11 there are steps that can be performed to fix a problematic operating system such as:

    a) in place upgrade repair
    b) reset save files
    c) reset remove files
    etc.

    An in place upgrade repair allows repairs without deleting files, drivers, or applications.

    A reset save files allows repairs but requires the reinstallation of drivers and applications.

    A reset remove files allows repairs but requires the reinstallation of drivers, applications, and files.

    These are some tutorials that may be useful:

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/create-windows-11-bootable-usb-installation-media.750/

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/download-official-windows-11-iso-file-from-microsoft.1009/

    https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/repair-install-windows-11-with-an-in-place-upgrade.418/

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/reset-windows-11-pc.433/

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/clean-install-windows-11.99/

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  3. Limitless Technology 44,766 Reputation points
    2022-12-22T14:56:10.097+00:00

    Hello there,

    This can be caused by a trivial problem like the language settings of your system.

    Corrupted or problematic drivers can also produce this issue so make sure you update them.

    You can’t keep Windows settings personal files and apps error was caused by outdated drivers.

    According to them, their graphics card driver was out of date, and that caused this problem to appear. To fix the issue, update your graphics card driver to the latest version and check if this makes any difference.

    Hope this resolves your Query !!

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  4. S.Sengupta 24,636 Reputation points MVP
    2022-12-23T14:47:13.957+00:00

    Most of the apps are from Microsoft Store. Once reinstallation of Windows 11 done, visit Microsoft Store and Sign in with Microsoft credential. Once you do that all your previous apps will be reinstalled.

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