Can I Repair OS without losing installed apps?

John Lenz 1,656 Reputation points
2023-11-19T14:24:09.0333333+00:00

Windows 10 Pro current build

I had a MB failure and rebuilt the system with all new hardware EXCEPT for the OS SSD. The system came up and it recognized the new configuration. MB is from GigaByte. I am experiencing a loss of network connection after a few hours of operation. The GigaByte support team said this is a known MS issue on MB swap outs and I need to re-install windows to properly link the new hardware to the prior OS hardware layer.

My question is there a recovery option in Windows 10 that will keep the installed apps. This is a main production system and controls the Ubiquity network devices as well as other apps. It would take a lot to start from scratch.

I have one other option; this new configuration is Windows 11 capable. Would an upgrade to windows 11 fix the issue?

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  1. Dave Patrick 415.8K Reputation points MVP
    2023-11-26T21:36:14.3366667+00:00

    Might check the device's power management tab setting.

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  1. Dave Patrick 415.8K Reputation points MVP
    2023-11-19T14:56:59.7333333+00:00

    You can try a reset

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/recovery-options-in-windows-31ce2444-7de3-818c-d626-e3b5a3024da5#WindowsVersion=Windows_10

    but make sure the chipset has been installed. The chipset allows the operating system to find and use devices integrated into the mother board.

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  2. John Lenz 1,656 Reputation points
    2023-11-21T14:16:47.79+00:00

    I will first take a system image in case of issues (always do).

    I will also check with GigaByte support on the chipset being installed correctly.

    Here is my real concern; this is a fully loaded application software system. I wish to refresh the OS but KEEP all the installed apps. Can I do that? I already have a problem with Office 2019 seeing a newer hardware.

    Pease advise.


  3. John Lenz 1,656 Reputation points
    2023-11-28T19:22:08.4366667+00:00

    Reset fixed MB/OS linkage. Overnight network connectivity held.

    However, reset does delete all apps. I am now reloading all software onto this system. Ugh!