Using Windows 8 Refresh - HP Z440 User Manual

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If you need to restore your personal files and data, you can use Windows File History to restore your
information from the backups you created. For more information and steps for using File History, see
Windows Help and Support. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
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If you want to restore the system to a previous state without losing any personal information, Windows
System Restore is an option. System Restore allows you to restore without the requirements of
Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a
Windows update and other system maintenance events. Even if you did not manually create a restore
point, you can choose to restore to an automatically created restore point. For more information and
steps for using Windows System Restore, see Windows Help and Support. From the Start screen, type
help, and then select Help and Support.
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If you want a quick and easy way to recover the system without losing your personal information,
settings, or the apps that came preinstalled on your workstation or were purchased from the Windows
Store, Windows Refresh is an option. This method does not require backing up data to another drive.
See Using Windows 8 Refresh on page
● If you want to reset your workstation to its original state, Windows Reset provides an easy way to
remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. The Reset recovery tool reinstalls
the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software not
installed at the factory must be reinstalled. Any personal files must be restored from backups you
made. See
● If the workstation is unable to start, you can use the Windows recovery USB flash drive you created to
recover the system. See
● If the workstation is unable to start and you did not create a recovery USB flash drive or the one you
created does not work, see

Using Windows 8 Refresh

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at the factory.
NOTE: You may be prompted by User Account Control for your permission or password when you perform
certain tasks. To continue a task, select the appropriate option. For information about User Account Control,
see Help and Support: from the Start screen type help, and then select Help and Support.
If Windows is responding, use these steps to start Refresh:
NOTE: During Refresh, a list of removed traditional applications will be saved so that you have a quick way
to see what you might need to reinstall. See Help and Support for instructions on reinstalling traditional
applications. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
1. On the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to display the charms.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the screen, and then select Update and
Recovery > Recovery from the PC settings screen.
4. Under Refresh your PC without affecting your files, select Get started, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
If Windows is not responding, use these steps to start Refresh:
Using Windows 8 Reset on page
Recovery using the Windows 8 recovery USB flash drive on page
Recovery using Windows 8 restore media on page
Refresh removes any traditional applications that were not originally installed on the system
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