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Attention: If you refresh your tablet, the apps that came with your tablet and the apps that you installed from
Windows Store will be reinstalled, but all other apps will be removed.
To refresh your tablet, do the following:
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.
2. Tap Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Update and recovery ➙ Recovery.
3. In the Refresh your PC without affecting your files section, tap Get started.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to refresh your tablet.
Resetting your tablet to the factory default settings
If you want to recycle your tablet or just start over, you can reset your tablet to the factory default settings.
Resetting the tablet reinstalls the operating system, reinstall all the apps that came with your tablet, and
reset all the settings to the factory default settings.
Attention: If you reset the tablet to the factory default settings, all your personal files and settings will be
deleted. To avoid data loss, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.
To reset your tablet to the factory default settings, do the following:
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.
2. Tap Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Update and recovery ➙ Recovery.
3. In the Remove everything and reinstall Windows section, tap Get started. Then tap Next to confirm
the operation.
4. Depending on your needs, do one of the following:
• To perform a quick format, tap Just remove my files to start the process. The process takes
several minutes.
• To perform a complete format, tap Fully clean the drive to start the process. The process takes
several hours.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your tablet to the factory default settings.
Using the advanced startup options
With the advanced startup options, you can change the firmware settings and startup settings of the tablet,
start the tablet from an external device, or restore the operating system from a system image.
To use the advanced startup options, do the following:
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.
2. Tap Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Update and recovery ➙ Recovery.
3. In the Advanced startup section, tap Restart now ➙ Troubleshoot ➙ Advanced options.
4. Select a desired startup option, then follow the instructions on the screen.
Recovering your tablet if the Windows 8.1 operating system fails to start
The Windows recovery apps are capable of operating independently from the Windows 8.1 operating
system. This enables you to recover or repair the operating system even if the Windows 8.1 operating
system fails to start.
After two consecutive failed boot attempts, the Windows recovery apps start automatically. Then you can
choose repair and recovery options by following the instructions on the screen.
Note: Ensure that your tablet is connected to ac power during the recovery process.
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