Sony SVT1121 How To Use Manual page 153

Most user data saved on your built-in storage device, some Windows settings and all apps
downloaded from Windows Store will be retained even after you refresh your VAIO computer.
However, some app settings or files in the specific folders may not be retained.
Confirm the following list for details of which settings are retained, and which data is erased
after you refresh the computer.
Settings retained after you refresh your VAIO computer
The following settings will be retained after you refresh your VAIO computer.
Library settings
User accounts (local, domain, Microsoft account), and group memberships
Domain settings
Windows Update settings
Start screen and lock screen background
Desktop themes
International settings
Wireless network profiles
Settings configured in Windows Welcome
Data erased after you refresh your VAIO computer
The data in the folders specified below will be erased after you refresh your VAIO computer.
\Windows
\Program Files
\Program Files(x86)
\ProgramData
\Users\(User name)\AppData
Note
Save important data in advance.
Copyright protected data, such as digital broadcast data or music files organized by digital
media playback apps may not be available, even if the data is retained in the same location
after you refresh your VAIO computer.
Refer to the help file included with the app you are using for instructions.
Hint
The apps installed at the time of delivery and installed from Windows Store are retained,
whereas all Desktop apps that you installed after the purchase will be erased.
Recovering from the Recovery Area
You can recover your VAIO computer from the recovery area on the built-in storage device.
This recovery method is faster than using Recovery Media.
See Notes on Recovery before recovering the computer.