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1. Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click
Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Update and recovery ➙ Recovery .
2. In the Remove everything and reinstall Windows section, click Get started .
Using the advanced startup options
Advanced startup options enable you to change the startup settings of your Windows operating system,
start the computer from an external device, or restore the Windows operating system from a system image.
To use the advanced startup options, do the following:
1. Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click
Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Update and recovery ➙ Recovery .
2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now ➙ Troubleshoot ➙ Advanced options .
3. Restart your computer following the instructions on the screen.
Recovering your operating system if Windows 8.1 fails to start
The Windows recovery environment on your computer is capable of operating independently from the
Windows 8.1 operating system. It 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 environment starts automatically. Then
you can choose repair and recovery options by following the instructions on the screen.
Note: Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power during the recovery process.
For more details about the recovery solutions provided on computers preinstalled with the Windows 8.1
operating system, refer to the help information system of the Windows 8.1 operating system.
Recovery information for the Windows 10 operating system
To recover your Windows 10 operating system, use the following solutions:
• Use Windows recovery solutions.
– Use recovery solutions in Windows Settings.
1. Click the Start button to open the Start menu.
2. Click Settings ➙ Update & security ➙ Recovery .
3. Choose the appropriate recovery solution by following the instructions on the screen.
– Use System Restore to restore system files and settings to an earlier point.
1. Right-click the Start button to open the Start context menu.
2. Click Control Panel . View Control Panel by Large icons or Small icons, and then click Recovery
➙ Open System Restore .
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
– Use the File History tool to restore your files from a backup.
Note: If you use the File History tool to restore your files from a backup, ensure that you backed up
your data earlier with the tool.
1. Right-click the Start button to open the Start context menu.
2. Click Control Panel . View Control Panel by Large icons or Small icons, and then click File History
➙ Restore personal files .
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