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Managing Computer Settings, Refreshing your computer

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Managing Computer Settings Refreshing your computer Refreshing your computer restores Windows to the original factory settings without deleting any of your personal files, installed applications, or personalization settings. CAUTION: Refreshing your computer removes all third-party applications. 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Change PC settings→ General→ Refresh your PC without affecting your files. 3 Touch Get started. 4 Read the instructions on the screen then touch Next. Resetting your computer Resetting your computer returns the system software to original factory settings. CAUTION: Resetting your computer erases all data from your computer, including your account configuration, music, pictures, files, and so on. Ensure that you back up all the required data before you proceed. 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Change PC settings→ General→ Remove everything and reinstall Windows. 3 Touch Get started. 4 Read the instructions on the screen then touch Next. Using Your Computer │ 29

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Managing Computer Settings
Refreshing your computer
Refreshing your computer restores Windows to the original factory
settings without deleting any of your personal files, installed
applications, or personalization settings.
CAUTION:
Refreshing your computer removes all third-party applications.
Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.
1
Touch
2
Settings
→
Change PC settings
→
General
→
Refresh
your PC without affecting your files
.
Touch
3
Get started
.
Read the instructions on the screen then touch
4
Next
.
Resetting your computer
Resetting your computer returns the system software to original
factory settings.
CAUTION:
Resetting your computer erases all data from your computer,
including your account configuration, music, pictures, files, and so on.
Ensure that you back up all the required data before you proceed.
Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.
1
Touch
2
Settings
→
Change PC settings
→
General
→
Remove
everything and reinstall Windows
.
Touch
3
Get started
.
Read the instructions on the screen then touch
4
Next
.