Does performing a System Refresh keep these folders?

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Published on 2014-08-19T02:43:19Z Indexed on 2014/08/19 4:24 UTC
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Alright, let's make this simple.

I'm really contemplating performing a system refresh. What I've been looking for all over is if the process keeps some certain folders. Namely my Documents, Pictures, Videos, Downloads, and Desktop folders. There's some real valuable stuff in there, and I really want to know if refreshing my PC will keep these intact.

Also, there is an application located at C:\Pesterchum that I would like to keep intact. Should I back it up, then copy it back into its original location after the refresh? Or will it be left untouched?

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