Install Windows 10 but keep all of my files and programs

I want to install Windows 10 onto my current computer, however I want to keep all of my files and programs - what can I do?

Unfortunately, installing a new operating system onto a computer will wipe all previous information from that hard drive.

What you can do is back up all of your personal information like documents, photos, music, etc. using a utility like Windows Backup and Restore. You will, however, need to reinstall any programs that you regularly use back onto the newly upgraded operating system.

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