Windows Restore Point but no need to keep new files
Hello, so my problem is that I have a program, when I open it, it creates files/registry on my PC that are hidden (I can't spot them with any program, and please don't suggest me a program to watch files/registry being created on my PC, because the program has high security for these purposes)
What I need is to format my PC, add my files and programs that I always need, then use a program to save or "create restore point" then I open the program that will create "traces" that I don't need to keep, use it for my needs then when I want the hidden files/registry to be deleted, I simply go back to the restore point or backup, then I'll have my PC with the exact files/registry (ONLY) that I had when I created the restore point.
I have tried this with windows restore point but it doesn't work for my needs, because it will keep all new files created after the restore point. (I think it will keep all new registries too)
Please tell me a program or method that can do my needs Thank you so much!
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Please tell me a program or method that can do my needs Thank you so much!
I read through all the posts. You need to learn what a Windows 10 Repair Install is.
Go to the Windows Media Creation link
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
Windows 10 is running, so click on the Download button (not Upgrade Button) and select Run.
This will launch the Repair and proceed normally. When you get to the spot where it asks what to keep, select the option to Keep Only Data.
Allow it to finish and then install your programs.
Two things: 1. This will work - I have done it. and 2. Your data and Windows User Profile will be kept, but back up important documents anyway.
This is how to repair your computer in this case.
The above process will remove software associated with the files above. That should be good enough (just data files do not cause issues).
If, however, you wish to get rid of everything associated with this software including it files, then you need to back up completely, run the Repair process, and select the option to Keep Nothing. This is essentially a fresh install.