Learn how to reinstall or restore Windows 8 in a few simple steps. Before performing a reinstallation or restore, it's always a good idea to backup your critical personal data. For additional information and best practices, consider visting Dell's knowledge base article on the subject.
Are you looking to reinstall or restore Windows 8 on your Dell? Let's see how. Ensure that all data is backed up before proceeding. Login to Windows 8 and open charms Click 'Settings' then, 'Change PC settings'. From the menu, click 'General'. Scroll down and you will see options to refresh or restore Windows 8.
The refresh option will reinstall Windows without impacting your personal files. The second option will wipe your computer clean and then install a fresh copy of Windows 8. Here we will select refresh. Windows will tell you what changes will be made to the computer. Read carefully, then click 'next'.
Windows will now prepare to refresh your computer. Click 'refresh' to proceed. This process will take about 20 minutes to complete. Your computer may restart multiple times. Just sit back and relax. You will see a progress bar showing how far the process has completed.
Once done, Windows will begin installing device drivers. Your screen may blink or go blank in between You may also observe changes in the Display's brightness. Do not worry, the display drivers are being installed as this happens.
After this, Windows will start installing applications. you will see a short guide on how to enjoy Windows 8. In a few minutes, the process will complete and Windows 8 will launch. It's that simple.
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