Upgrading From Windows 8.1 Keeps All Installed Programs / Settings And Desktop Wallpaper Intact?
Apr 19, 2015Does upgrading from windows 8.1 to windows 10 keeps all of your
installed programs
settings
desktop wallpaper
etc and etc ???
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