Can I reinstall Windows without loosing all my data?

I'm having bootup problems. I have tried bootup repair and the other choiceson the System repair screen and that hasn't found anything. I suspect it is a system rather than hardware.
I can boot as far as the Windows logon and then I just get a blank screen with a mouse cursor. Is there anyway of installing the Windows files without doing a complete clean install which would mean me loosing all my data and having to reinstall all my programs again?
Thanks
Tony

Usage of Toshiba recovery disk would format the HDD firstly. So yes, you will lose all the data if you would recover the notebook.
To prevent this, you could boot up the unit using an Live CD like Linux live CD or an bootable Windows based live CD (WinPE or BartPE). Then you will get access to you HDD and could backup the data.
Other method to get access to the files is the usage of external USB HDD enclosure.
You could remove the HDD from the notebook and could connect it to another computer using such external USB SATA 2.5 enclosure.

Similar Messages

  • I just bought a new Mac mini and can't remember my password to get into the computer. Is there anyway I can unlock my computer without loosing all my files, especially all my photos?

    I just bought a new Mac mini and can't remember my password to get into the computer. Is there anyway I can unlock my computer without loosing all my files, especially all my photos?

    Hi Jeff,
    Reset Password 10.7, 10.8...
    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20087723-263/how-to-run-the-password-reset- utility-in-os-x-10.7-lion/
    Then Reset your Keychain...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1544

  • My iphone has turned off and is now not working. I plugged it into my computer and it said it was in recovery mode and i had to restore it to fix it. Is there any way i can fix this problem without loosing all my files and photos through restoring it?

    My iphone has turned off and is now not working. I plugged it into my computer and it said it was in recovery mode and i had to restore it to fix it. Is there any way i can fix this problem without loosing all my files and photos through restoring it?

    There's only one thing you can do: make an appointment with Apple genius at the Apple retail store for a out of warranty replacement.

  • Ive had my iphone 3 for 3 months,I have not connected my phone to upload from the computer yet,soemone told me I will loose everything in my phone.How can I do this without loosing all my stuff?

    I have had my iphone 3gs for 3 mths., I have not connected it to my computer to creat a apple id and upload, somebody told me u have to do this right when u get your phone or you will loose everything in your phone. I don't want to loose all my #'s, pictures,texts,etc.
    How can I do this without loosing everything?
    Thanks

    They told you incorrectly, although it is not a good idea to rely on the device as a single point of storage.
    You must have an Apple ID to purchase content via iTunes, simply log in with that ID in iTunes.  Then connect the device and sync it.  For detailed instructions, read the manual which is available online or on the device.

  • I have recently installed Firefox 4.0 but would like to go back to 3.6. Can I do this without loosing all of my addons and bookmarks?

    I have some favorite add-ons that are not yet compatible with version 4. I would like to go back to 3.6 without loosing all of my setup.

    To downgrade to Firefox 3.6.* you can uninstall Firefox 4, but do not select the option to "Remove my Firefox personal data". If you select that option it will delete your bookmarks, passwords and other user data.
    You can then install Firefox 3.6.* available from http://www.mozilla.com - it will automatically use your current bookmarks, passwords etc.
    To avoid possible problems with downgrading, I recommend going to your profile folder and deleting the following files if they exist - extensions.cache, extensions.rdf, extensions.ini, extensions.sqlite and localstore.rdf. Deleting these files will force Firefox to rebuild the list of installed extensions, checking their compatibility, and reset toolbar customizations.
    For details of how to find your profile folder see https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Profiles

  • My daughter forgot her password and disabled her ipod.  we never took the time to synch it to the computer.  how can we fix it without loosing all her stuff

    my daugheter forgot her password and disabled her ipod.  we never took the time to synch it with our computer.  any way to fix it without loosing all her stuff?

    No.
    Locked Out, Forgot Lock or Restrictions Passcode, or Need to Restore Your Device
    1. iTunes 10 for Mac- Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad
    2. iOS- Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
    3. iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen
    4. iOS- Understanding passcodes
    5. What to Do If You've Forgotten Your iPhone's Passcode
    6. How to Recover Forgotten iPhone Restrictions Passcode | The iPhone and iPad
    7. Restoring iPod touch after forgotten passcode
    8. RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode - if all else fails.
    Forgotten Restrictions Passcode Help
    1. How to Recover Forgotten iPhone, iPad Restrictions Passcode
        If this method does not work, then you will need to fully Restore your
        device as New

  • Sync only 1 app without loosing all other data

    Hi
    I am having trouble syncronizing only 1 app from my macbook to my ipad 2. After browsing and reading similar issues i can't seem to find a thread with the same issue as me.
    As i said, i am trying to sync only 1 app from my macbook to my ipad 2, the problem is, as soon as i check the "SYNC APPS" box i am getting a warning about how all apps and their data will be deleted (see attached image)
    Deleting and replacing the apps them selves would not be a problem, i am however concerned about loosing all the documents i have in one of my apps as it would be extremely time consuming to put them back the way they are.
    As a side/history of the issue not, if it was a free app i would just re-download it, but it was a rather expensive paid app and when i go back in the app store to try and download it i am only getting the option to purchase it (i think maybe because it got a huge update). I really do not want to pay for an app that i have already paid for once.
    Is there any way anybody can see to transfer the app from itunes on my macbook to my ipad without loosing the data and files within any of my other apps?
    Thanks in advance for your help

    You do not have to sync the iPhone apps. You can select the content that you want to sync to the iPad and to the iPhone. You do not have to sync your entire iTunes library to either device. I copied this from another discussion explaining how a user and his wife can share an iTunes library but still sync only the content that they want to sync to each device.
    First turn off auto sync in iTunes. Launch iTunes on the Mac and go to iTunes>Preferences>Devices>Prevent iPods, iPhones and iPads from automatically syncing. Click OK and then quit iTunes.
    Connect one of your devices to the Mac and launch iTunes.
    Click on the device name on the left side under the devices heading.
    Click on a tab in iTunes - Apps for instance.
    Click on the Apps that you want to sync to that device.
    Make sure that the Sync Apps heading is checked.
    Follow the same procedure for all of the other tabs in iTunes ..... Music, Photos, Movies and so on.
    After you have finished making all of your selections, click on Apply in the lower right corner of iTunes.
    When you are done, eject the first device and do the same thing with the other device. iTunes will now remember the sync configuration on each device.
    You can change that configuration any time that you like by following the steps outlined above.
    If you want to continue to auto sync, turn it back on in the iTunes preferences as described above.
    Something like this should work for you as well.

  • I get "iPad disabled" message. Can I restore it without losing all my data? Can I restore it from a friend's iTunes account without messing up his account? If so, how?

    My iPad turned on while it was in my suitcase and began playing through my iTunes music. I turned it off and can no longer turn it back on. I get a message "iPad disabled." How can I restore it without losing my data?  I'm using a friend's computer and am particularly concerned not to mess up his data (including his iTunes account).

    You won't lose data, if you've been backing up your ipad on a regular basis.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212

  • Is it possible to transfer some games from an old iPad to a new one without loosing all the data?

    Is it possible to transfer some gMes from an old iPad to a new one without losing all my game's data?

    yes
    You will need to copy the whole iTunes folder which is in your user profile on the old computer in Music folder.
    Before you do it make sure iTunes are updates on the old computer and it works without any problems.
    This will copy all your media, music, movies (provided you did not change the default location).
    After the migration you will need to sing in to Apple store again with your Apple ID
    and also authorize your new computer (both done from the tom menu bar in Store.
    Once you are done please deauthorize your old computer (the same menu path) if you are not planning to use it anymore.
    Any problems post here.

  • I deactivated my apple id and want to add another id to my icloud acc,how can I do this without deleting all my data from my ph?

    There is an option to delete the account, but then it says it will delete all my data, which I dont want to happen.

    When you delete icloud account off your phone it will ask you if you want to keep or delete the data. You will choose to keep and will be ok. The only thing that will reset is photostream, so if that is a concern, back up your pictures.

  • I have an iPhone, my two kids 6 and 7 got ipad minis for Christmas, we all share the same apple Ids, I can control the strings which is good but they can't face time each other or send messages. How can I fix it without loosing all their i tunes gifts????

    I have an Iphone4s, for Christmas My kids received iPad Mini's for Christmas they are six and seven years old We all use the same Apple ID's Now my kids cant iMessage each other or face time each other How can I fix this problem I have already spent a lot of money on iTunes and I don't want to waste that

    Get new email addresses for them - .gmail to use only for Facetime.
    Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
    Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
    The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
    http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
    Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
    iOS: About Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
    Set up iMessage
    http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
    Troubleshooting Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
    Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
    http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
    FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
     Cheers, Tom

  • My computer is broke and I need to transfer my music and apps to my other computer how can I do this without loosing all my apps and music

    I tried to transfery my music and apps befor but it said it would delete all of the file on my iPod so I could really use some help

    You can transfer iTunes purchases by:
    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
    You can transfer other stuff by the info supplied in this previous discussion:
    Best iPod to PC
    After you get the stuff on the new computer, let iTunes erase the iPod and replace it contents with what is now in the iTunes library.  All yu saved games and app date will be lost.

  • HT4528 I have the iphone 4 and purchased the iphone 5, but each have different icloud accounts and I cannot get my pics to streamline. I would like to remove the account on the iphone 4 to match the iphone 5. Can I do this without loosing all the pics fro

    Can I delete my apple id from my iphon 4 to match my iphone5

    Morning rzayas59,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    The photos you upload to My Photo Stream are stored in iCloud for 30 days to give your devices plenty of time to connect and download them.
    You can sign in to another iTunes Store account on your iOS device by following these steps.
    For more information on this, take a look at this article:
    iOS: Changing the signed-in iTunes Store Apple ID account
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1311
    Best of luck,
    Mario

  • Iphoto has crashed and will not open.  Can I reinstall Iphoto without loosing my existing photos?

    Iphoto crashed and will not start.  How do I save my existing photos and videos and reinstall Iphoto?

    reinstalling will not cure this - you need to rebuild your library- Back up your iPhoto library, Depress and hold the option (alt) and command keys and launch iPhoto - rebuild your iPhoto library database
    And the ONLY way to "save" your photos and videos - and every other file on your computer - is to always have a good current backup - sooner or later your disk will fail and with no backup you will lose everything
    LN

  • TS1591 My ipod classic (80gb) won't sync with my mac & itunes. How can i fix this without losing all my data? (ie. music, photos, video)

    My ipod classic is still working, its not frozen or anything. It just won't sync up with my macbook and itunes. I recently realized that I had previously connected it to a PC just to charge it then it when i tried to connect it to my mac, it wouldn't sync up. Can someone help me figure this out? I don't want to lose all of my data though, like music, photos, or videos. Any help is appreciated! Thank you for your time!

    okay, I don't know about the rest, but about the songs never actually loading onto your iPod, I found in another discussion how to fix that. I'm using Windows 7, so I don't know if the steps are the same, but the end result is the same. So go into your Start menu, then into accessories, right click 'Command Prompt' and click 'Run as administrator'. Then type in the following: netsh winsock reset then press Enter. After a few seconds it should tell you to to restart your computer for changes to take effect. Restart your computer, then restart iTunes, then everything should be working fine. It still takes forever sometimes to update the iPod, but eventually it will work. I've had to do this multiple times, so I'd suggest copying & pasting this solution into a notepad or Word document and saving it on your computer, so you don't have to go through the discussions again to find it. This tends to happen to me nearly every day unfortunately Hope this fixes that problem, but I'm not having any of the other problems fortunately, except for removing the artwork of the songs it updates without me asking it too. PS I think my problem may be with iOS 5, because iTunes 10.5 came out before iOS 5, and I think everything was fine before I updated my iPod, but I really don't know where the problem lies

Maybe you are looking for

  • K7N2 Delta2 :: Onboard NIC Once Flawless, Now cannot find Network

    Hello, and thank you for reading my Support Query! Heres the Deal. For the past Couple of Months, I've had little to no problems with my K7N2D2. Everything worked to my expectations. Until Last Night, was online, and downloading some Bittorrent Files

  • Error when assigning Web Dynpro UI to BPM task

    Hi all, I have created a simple Web Dynpro application that consumes a web service. The WD works fine when executed standalone and is fully prepared to be used in BPM (ie has Complete event and so on). When I try to add the UI to a BPM task I can't s

  • Calling portal application via it 's url from R/3 (with authentication)?

    Hello, how to call portal application by its url from R/3 (using ABAP)? How to avoid authentication screen? Best regards, Josef Motl

  • Workspace and Planning Timeout

    Hi All, Could someone please let me know where to set the timeout settings for Workspace and Planning. Our users are complaining that they are getting logged out from Planning web and Workspace within 5 mins. We are using Hyperion 11.1.2 on windows 2

  • Any Way to Import Raw Edits from Bibble?

    I have a client who has had work done for him by another editor in Bibble--Cr2 RAW files edited in Bibble but not converted to another format. He wants us to do some work for him with those files, but he does not want to pay for re-editing them all.