MrRandom

no, you can still run the programs just as normal. the problems start when you reinstall an os.

in your os, there is a file, telling all of the programs installed, where to find them, etc.

when you install a new os, that file will only include the programs pre installed into the os (internet explorer, windows mail, and so on) and the computer will basically think that the programs arent even there.

you can still run them, but you will need to either go through every folder every time you want to run a program, or create shortcuts to every application. also, you may loose the ability to uninstall programs, because windows uninstaller wont see that the programs are even there.

so really, dont do it, its just a waste of time.

you could however create a new partition for your personal files and they would always be there when you install a new os. that would be a good idea.

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