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If Something Goes Wrong
The Windows
®
operating system is not working
You now have several options:
Refresh your device
❖
Your files and personalization settings won't change
❖
Your device settings will be changed back to their
defaults
❖
Your Apps from the Windows
®
Store are retained
❖
Apps you installed from discs or Web sites are removed
❖
A list of removed apps is saved to your desktop
For more information, see
.
Reset your device
❖
All of your personal files and apps are removed
❖
Your device settings are changed back to their defaults
For more information, see
Advanced options
Choosing this option presents you with another set of
options:
System Restore
❖
System Restore allows you to use a Restore point to
return the device to a state at which it was performing
properly. Restore points may be created:
❖
When new hardware or software is installed
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Manually by the user
System Image Recovery
Windows
®
will “Recover” the Operating system using a
specific image provided by the user.
Startup Repair
This feature automates the repair process. The Operating
System will automatically look for problems and repair them
if possible.
Command Prompt
The command prompt is a very powerful tool for advanced
users.