Will upgrading to Windows 11 wipe my 1TB of data and games?

<p data-path-to-node=”2″>I’m considering moving from Windows 10 to Windows 11 now that it’s more stable, but I’m getting conflicting info on data loss. I have 1TB of files and a massive game library that would be a nightmare to redownload or back up. Some say an upgrade deletes everything, while others say files and apps stay put.</p>
<p data-path-to-node=”3″>If I perform the standard update, will I actually lose everything, or is there a way to ensure all my data and installations remain untouched?</p>

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Jace Elric

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February 9, 2026 at 8:45 am

Upgrading to Windows 11 wont wipe your 1TB of data if you choose the right path The standard upgrade is designed to keep your files and games exactly where they are, Choose Upgrade An inplace upgrade preserves everything only a Clean Install wipes the drive. Check the Box Ensure Keep personal files and apps is selected during setup, Safe Move Use the official Installation Assistant to avoid mistakes. The Reality Its stable now but always back up your critical files because any OS change has a small risk of failure

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