Recovering your system
Using recovery options on your Notebook PC allows you to restore the
system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to help improve
performance.
IMPORTANT!
• Back up all your data files before doing any recovery option on your
Notebook PC.
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Note down important customized settings such as network settings,
user names, and passwords to avoid data loss.
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Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before
resetting your system.
Windows® 8.1 allows you to do any of the following recovery options:
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Refresh your PC without affecting your files - This option allows
you refresh your Notebook PC without affecting personal files
(photos, music, videos, documents) and apps from the Windows®
store.
Using this option, you can restore your Notebook PC to its default
settings and delete other installed apps.
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Remove everything and reinstall Windows - This option resets
your Notebook PC to its factory settings. You must back up your
data before doing this option.
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Advanced startup - Using this option allows you to perform
other advanced recovery options on your Notebook PC such as:
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Using a USB drive, network connection or Windows recovery
DVD to startup your Notebook PC.
- Using
Troubleshoot to enable any of these advanced
recovery options: System Restore, System Image Recovery,
Startup Repair, Command Prompt, UEFI Firmware Settings,
Startup Settings.
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