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Clean Install or Restore - bigmasterdrago - 2024-09-19
I'm changing my OS on my old W7Pro64 desktop and just wanted to ask if I should download a new installation (current SkyTools4Setup.exe dated 9/28/2021). Or should I do a restore to the new OS? The only thing I've got that I would need to re-enter are a couple of locations.
Kenneth Drake
RE: Clean Install or Restore - theskyhound - 2024-09-19
I recommend saving a backup to a USB drive. Open About SkyTools and write down your license, as this can change as you apply upgrades. After the new OS is installed, re-install from the download link, enter your license, and restore the backup.
RE: Clean Install or Restore - bigmasterdrago - 2024-09-19
Thanks Head Dude at Skyhound. I would not have thought of doing it that way. Saves me some trouble and time.
Kenneth Drake
RE: Clean Install or Restore - oliviawilde168 - 2025-04-17
(2024-09-19, 03:35 PM)theskyhound Wrote: I recommend saving a backup to a USB drive. Open About SkyTools and write down your license, as this can change as you apply upgrades. After the new OS is installed, re-install from thedownload link, enter your license, and restore the backup.
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(2024-09-19, 04:06 PM)bigmasterdrago Wrote: Thanks Head Dude at Skyhound. I would not have thought of doing it that way. Saves me some trouble and time.
Kenneth Drake
I recommend downloading the latest version of SkyTools 4 and installing it fresh on your new OS. This will give you the cleanest and most stable setup.
RE: Clean Install or Restore - bekeanloinse56 - 2025-07-17
(2024-09-19, 12:46 PM)bigmasterdrago Wrote: I'm changing my OS on my old W7Pro64 desktop and just wanted to ask if I should download a new installation (current SkyTools4Setup.exe dated 9/28/2021). Or should I do a restore to the new OS? The only thing I've got that I would need to re-enter are a couple of locations.
subway surfers
Kenneth Drake
Just finished backing everything up to my USB and grabbed my license info from SkyTools — appreciate the clear steps, Greg. Everything went smooth with the reinstall and restore. Glad I asked first instead of winging it.