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The forum thread discusses whether reinstalling Windows 10 while choosing the "Keep files" option preserves wireless network profiles. An initial response advises backing up data, suggesting a full OS backup, while a later commenter clarifies that "Keep files" does not retain wireless profiles and recommends exporting them via a command. The original poster appreciates the clarification and plan to export their profiles before reinstalling.
Sakaso

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Hey everyone, first post here.
I came upon an error which stopped me from using my laptop completely, and have decided to reinstall windows 10.
However, before doing so, I'd like to know if keeping my files (if possible) will also keep things like saved networks.
If anyone has an answer then it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Sakaso
 

Neemobeer

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No "Keep files" wouldn't save wireless profile data. You could export them.

From a command prompt
CD %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
netsh wlan export profile folder=.

That should save them all to your desktop.
 

Sakaso

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Neemobeer said:
No "Keep files" wouldn't save wireless profile data. You could export them.

From a command prompt
CD %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
netsh wlan export profile folder=.

That should save them all to your desktop.
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Ahh, that makes sense.
Thanks so much!
 

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