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17.3. Resetting the PC to its Factory Settings
In the event of problems with the installation or other software problems which
make it necessary to reinstall the software, Windows
®
8 offers three options for
reinstalling Windows
®
8 on your PC.
First ensure that you have backed up all important data
and programs.
17.3.1. Running System Restore
 After restarting, press the F11 key or start up the PC with the F11 key held down
to launch PowerRecover.
or
 Click the PowerRecover Windows
®
8 desktop app to run the program from the
Windows
®
8 desktop.
You will be offered 3 possible options:
− Burn Drivers and Tools to an Optical disc
Create a support disc
− Refresh your PC without affecting your files
Update your PC without deleting your data.
− Restore
Choose between two recovery options:
● Restore to HDD – no backup of user data
All data on the PC will be permanently deleted.
The factory settings will be restored.
● Restore to HDD – with backed up user data
The factory settings will be restored and all user data under C:\USER will
be backed up.
PLEASE NOTE!
Always perform any type of recovery using mains power.
ATTENTION!
The recovery process takes a long time when you select the
option to back up user data. Only the data located in the
folder C:\USER will be backed up. All other data will be deleted.
It is therefore important to perform regular data backups to
external data media. We do not accept any liability for claims
for compensation arising from the loss of data or any
consequential damages incurred.
 Click Next and follow the on screen instructions to restore the factory settings.
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