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Chapter 3. Recovery system
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Introduction
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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
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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).
Using Reset this PC
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can be launched using one of the following methods:
• Novo Menu:
- Press the Novo button to open the Novo Menu, then select
System Recovery
Troubleshoot
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.
• Windows PC settings:
- Windows PC settings
Update & security
Recovery
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select
Start
.
For more instructions, see the Windows Help and Support file on your computer.