How to use Refresh and Reset features in Windows 8 OS

Posted Date: 14-Sep-2011	Category: Windows 8 News	Rating:
Author: Varun Kumar	Member Level: Diamond	Points: 20

Read this article to know more about how to use Refresh and Reset features in Windows 8 operating system. As Microsoft revealed the developers build of Windows 8, many people around the world downloaded the OS and started using it.

Microsoft introduced many new features in the Windows 8 operating system. With Windows 8, Microsoft wants to re-imagine Windows operating system. With the help of Building Windows 8 blog, we all know the features of Windows 8 operating system.

Apart from the features mentioned in the blog, Microsoft revealed many other features in the Developers Build conference which held in California. Today, Microsoft kept a iso image file of the Windows 8 developer build in the official website. Many users around the world tried to download and test the Windows 8 OS, but due to heavy load, many of the users are unable to download. Those who downloaded the OS, tried to install, but faced few problems while installing like 64 bit processor error .

Those who are lucky, they successfully downloaded and installed Windows 8 OS. Though there are many features in the new Windows 8 OS, one among them is a significant one. It is Refresh and Reset feature. With the help of this feature, one can easily Refresh and Reset entire Windows 8 operating system with a single click.

How to use Refresh option in Windows 8 OS ?

1) Go to Control panel.
2) Click on the General option --> Setting.
3) Under setting, first one is Refresh option.

With the help of Refresh, one can easily refresh their computer. When users click on the refresh button, their files and personalization settings doesn't change. Users PC settings will be restored to default. Apps which are from the Windows store will be kept as it is. All other Apps will be removed from Windows 8 OS.

How to use Reset option in Windows 8 OS ?

1) Go to Control panel.
2) Click on the General option --> Setting.
3) Under setting, second one is Reset option.

With the help of Reset option, users can restore the system to factory default settings. It is very useful when your system is infected with Virus. It is also useful when you want to sell or give your Laptop or Tablet to any one. When users click on the Reset option, all personnel files and Apps will be removed. All PC settings will be restored to system defaults.

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