Chapter 3. Recovery System - Lenovo 81MD000HIX User Manual

Chapter 3. Recovery system

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Introduction
Reset this PC is a built-in recovery tool that enables users to restore their
operating system to its original state. This preserves their data and important
customizations, without the need to back up their data in advance.
The following Reset this PC features are available to users from multiple
locations within Windows:
Keep my files
Fixes software problems by reinstalling the factory default configuration.
This preserves personal files, and deletes apps and settings.
Remove everything
Prepares the computer for recycling or transfer of ownership. This reinstalls
the factory default configuration and returns all user data and applications to
the state of their original Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE).
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Using Reset this PC
Reset this PC can be launched using one of the following methods:
• Volume up button + Power button:
- Shut down the computer and wait for at least five seconds.
- Press and hold the volume up button and then press the Power button,
until the Novo Menu appears on the screen.
- Novo Menu  System Recovery  Troubleshoot  Reset this PC.
• Windows PC settings:
- Windows PC settings  Update & security  Recovery  Reset this PC
 select Start.
For more instructions, see the Windows Help and Support file on your
computer.
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