Refreshing / Recovering / Re-setting your tablet

You can refresh / recover / restore your tablet to original factory settings.

1. Swipe from the right edge of the display to access the Charms.

2. Touch

 Settings

→

Change PC Settings

→

Update and recovery

→ 

Recovery

.

–

Refresh your PC without affecting your files

–

Remove everything and reinstall Windows

–

Advanced startup

3. Select any recovery option to complete the task.

Refresh your PC without affecting your files

This option enables you to refresh your tablet without losing your photos, music, videos, and other 
personal files. If you want to perform this action:

1. Click 

Get started

. The Refresh your PC window opens.

2. Click 

Next

.

3. Click 

Refresh

.

Click 

Cancel

 to cancel this action.

Remove everything and re-install Windows

This option enables you to recycle or start over your tablet completely, and you can reset to its default / 
factory settings. If you want to perform this action:

1. Click 

Get Started

. The Rest your PC window opens.

2. Click 

Next

.

After you click 

Next

, you will now have to select any of the two below options to finish the task:

• Just remove my files — If you select this option, Windows removes all your files including your 

photos, music, videos, and other personal files.

• Fully clean the drive — If you select this option, Windows resets your tablet.

CAUTION: Resetting your tablet erases all data from your tablet, including your account 
configuration, music, pictures, files, and so on. Ensure that you back up all the required data 
before you proceed.

Click 

Cancel

 to cancel this action.

Advanced startup

This option enables you to start up from a device or compact disc (such as DVD or USB drive) and 
change your tablet’s firmware settings, change Windows startup settings, or restore Windows from the 
system image. If you want to perform this action, click 

Restart Now

.

NOTE: Third-party apps will be removed.

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