Repair Windows 11 without losing any Files, Apps or Data

[wizard]

My windows 11 is causing a few issues, mainly to do with Windows security. I am having problems with Hello fingerprint and PIN recognitions. I think a "reinstall" / "repair" of Win 11 might solve the issues.

What is the best way to do this please?

 

[nade]

I could find this Microsoft Answers post where someone suggests doing a custom install (which would then move/retain your old files to another folder):
Keeping old data when installing Windows 11 from a USB

But not sure if that is what you would want to do though. I am still holding off accepting the Win11 upgrade prompt and still running Win10 for now.

Also found this page which might help and seems to list the options:

Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support

Learn about the recovery options in Windows. Find out how to reset your PC, go back to a previous version of Windows, or use media to reinstall Windows.

support.microsoft.com

Either way, I would recommend creating a backup / image or copy any files you can't lose before starting anything.

 

[wizard]

I could find this Microsoft Answers post where someone suggests doing a custom install (which would then move/retain your old files to another folder):
Keeping old data when installing Windows 11 from a USB

But not sure if that is what you would want to do though. I am still holding off accepting the Win11 upgrade prompt and still running Win10 for now.

Also found this page which might help and seems to list the options:

Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support

Learn about the recovery options in Windows. Find out how to reset your PC, go back to a previous version of Windows, or use media to reinstall Windows.

support.microsoft.com

Either way, I would recommend creating a backup / image or copy any files you can't lose before starting anything.

Thanks. I use Acronis cyber and "snapshot" the whole drive to another Drive. I can extract individual files from it if needed.

 

[nade]

No worries, hope it helps and is worth looking at.