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How do I get a list of apps to reinstall after a “reset”

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Hey guys,
My computer is running Windows 10H2. It was upgraded from Windows 7, I have no install media.

The “run as admin” doesn’t work so I may need to do a “Recovery”, “reset”.

If I reset I need to reinstall a lot of programs, “Apps and Features” says 173! How do I get a full list of these so I can find the install sources? I think it would be insane if MS expect me to manually create a list from “Apps”.

I’m also sure I’ve got some stuff that wasn’t installed but just runs from the .exe. I’m work on my website https://www.****.com my all work done on chrome and other browser, so please help me to find out

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My first thought was BELARC ADVISOR.

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This app is noted at https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-free-apps-that-collect-pc-information/ so that’s my answer.

HOWEVER when I do a full reset I NEVER reinstall all the apps. This is a great way for me to clean up and leave apps that I no longer use behind. I install apps as I need them.

PS. No Windows 10 install media.

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That’s not a big problem today. Microsoft offers a free download for this OS.
https://www.howtogeek.com/427223/how-to-download-a-windows-10-iso-without-the-media-creation-tool/ for those that want the ISO and not use teh Media Creation Tool.

If you reset before making the Belarc report, well I have yet to find any app to make that list under those conditions.

If you have apps that were not installed but run from some EXE then you save those EXEs for use later. These apps have NEVER been considered something Belarc or any installed software finder to find and report.

Re: list of apps to reininstall

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Small world. Just this week I had to do a reset. When that was ready there was a printable file on my desktop that listed all apps that were uninstalled by the reset (including publisher and version number). Very useful to select the apps I still need.

Moreover, I keep all install programs (including those I don’t need any more now) that I don’t have on CD/DVD in a separate folder on another hard disk, including the license codes. For many, of course, you better download the latest version in stead of using your old installer. This is a perfect opportunity.

The exe’s that just run, of course, should be on your backup (like the install programs).

Backups?

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List of apps I do not see?

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I just did it and it SAID I would have that file, but, alas, I do not see it. Am I blind? What is it called, if you don’t mind?

Re: file`

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I don’t remember how it’s called, but it was on my desktop. Check your Desktop folder in File Explorer if you don’t see it.

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