If your keyboard language is not in the list, click 'See more keyboard layouts' until you find yours. If you booted from the recovery drive, you will need to select your keyboard language. Your Windows installation or recovery media will provide these files.Īs noted, the refresh will preserve files, personalization settings, and apps from the Windows Store.īut, the other apps and settings will be deleted.īefore the refresh, Windows will tell you which apps need to be reinstalled.Ģ.
If this message appears, insert the Windows 8 / 8.1 installation DVD (depending on your version of Windows). Preparing' will appear in the middle of the screen. In the PC settings, go to the 'Update and recovery' section.Ĭlick on the 'Start' button in the 'Refresh your PC without affecting your files' section.Ī message 'Please wait. To refresh your PC from Windows, place your cursor at the bottom right of the screen and click Settings. Refresh your PC from the recovery drive.In other words, you will be able to reinstall Windows without touching your personal data and applications installed from the Windows Store. When your computer on Windows 8 or 8.1 becomes slow or Windows becomes unstable, you have the option of restoring its performance by refreshing your PC.
