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Will I lose my files/prorams/settings upgrading to Windows 11?

MrCat1421 66 Reputation points
2022-01-16T13:08:34.167+00:00

Hello Microsoft Q&A users.

I've wanted to upgrade to Windows 11 and I want to know if I will lose my files, settings and programs.

I've heard that some Windows 10 features are not available on Windows 11, can you please tell me which if you can?

Also, do I need to install all of my programs again?
Do I have to configure the settings again?
Do I need to worry about my files?

Also, I've set up a "modern desktop" on my Windows 10, it has:
Ux theme patcher;
Custom theme;
OldNewExplorer;
Icon pack;
Custom cursor;
Nexus panel (custom taskbar);
Windows taskbar on the top;
Rainmeter;
Wallpaper.

Will it save?
Or will it go wrong?
And how to do it?

Please tell me.

I am running on a Windows 10 Pro 64-bit laptop right now.
I used the "Health Check" application to check if my laptop meets the requirements, and it does meet the requirements.

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  1. Reza-Ameri 17,341 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-01-16T15:54:03.32+00:00

    When you upgrade to the Windows 11 your data files programs and others will be remains and you won't lose them.
    However, we advise users to backup data before the upgrade.
    In case you used any third-party theme , you have to check with the vendor and they might not supported.
    Normally if there is any issue with any programs , the installer should notify you.
    Windows 11 is new version of Windows and it is different, however most features in the Windows 10 are available in the Windows 11.
    Some features have been remove and you may check them on:
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-specifications
    under Feature deprecations and removals

    2 people found this answer helpful.

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