How To Repair Windows 8 Using The Refresh and Reset Feature

How to use the new refresh and reset features in Windows 8

1. Updated, October 22, 2012: Updated to reflect the changes in the final version of Windows 8.
2. Step 1: Go to the Charms bar > Settings > Change PC settings > General, and scroll down to the Refresh section.
3. Step 2: Click on the Get Started button under the Refresh section.

1. How do I reset my computer automatic repair?
2. How can I repair my Windows 8?
3. How do I restore a Windows 8 computer to factory settings?
4. How do I restore my computer to factory settings Windows 8 without CD?
5. Why does my PC keep saying automatic repair?
6. What do you do when automatic repair doesn't work?
7. How do I fix Windows 8 not booting?
8. How do I manually rebuild my BCD?
9. How do I fix Windows 8.1 problems?
10. How do I restore Control Panel in Windows 8?
11. Is Windows 8 still supported?
12. How can I boot Windows 8 in Safe Mode?

How do I reset my computer automatic repair?

1. In Command Prompt, type bcdedit /set default recoveryenabled No and press Enter.
2. Restart your PC, the Automatic Startup Repair should be disabled and you might be able to access Windows 10 again.
3. If you need to again enable it, you can type bcdedit /set default recoveryenabled Yes in CMD and press Enter.

How can I repair my Windows 8?

To do so, follow these steps:

1. Insert the original installation DVD or USB Drive. ...
2. Restart your computer.
3. Boot from the disc/USB.
4. At the Install screen, click Repair your computer or press R.
5. Click Troubleshoot.
6. Click Command Prompt.
7. Type these commands: bootrec /FixMbr bootrec /FixBoot bootrec /ScanOs bootrec /RebuildBcd.

How do I restore a Windows 8 computer to factory settings?

Factory reset Windows 8

1. The first step is to open the system settings using the Windows shortcut 'Windows' key + 'i'.
2. From there, select “Change PC settings”.
3. Click on “Update & Recovery” and then on “Recovery”.
4. Then select “Get started” under the heading “Remove everything and reinstall Windows”.

How do I restore my computer to factory settings Windows 8 without CD?

Select “General,” then scroll down until you see “Remove everything and reinstall Windows.” Click on “Get Started,” then select “Next.” Select “Clean the drive fully.” This option wipes your hard drive, and reinstalls Windows 8 like new. Click on “Reset” to confirm that you want to reinstall Windows 8.

Why does my PC keep saying automatic repair?

If the computer fails to start properly for two consecutive times, then Automatic Repair will be triggered as a system's response to rectify the booting issue. ... And even after following the hard reboot of the system, the error continues to appear.

What do you do when automatic repair doesn't work?

In some cases, Windows 10 Automatic Repair couldn't repair your PC error can be caused by your hard drive, and the only solution is to reconnect it. Just turn off your PC, unplug it, open it, and disconnect your hard drive. Now you just need to reconnect your hard drive, connect the power cable, and start it again.

How do I fix Windows 8 not booting?

Table of Contents:

1. Operating System.
2. Specific Windows 8 No Boot Issues.
3. Verify the Computer Finishes Initial Power-Up (POST)
4. Unplug All External Devices.
5. Check for Specific Error Messages.
6. Reset the BIOS to Default Values.
7. Run a Computer Diagnostic.
8. Boot Computer to Safe Mode.

How do I manually rebuild my BCD?

Rebuild BCD in Windows 10

1. Boot your computer into Advanced Recovery Mode.
2. Launch Command Prompt available under Advanced Options.
3. To rebuild the BCD or Boot Configuration Data file use the command – bootrec /rebuildbcd.
4. It will scan for other operating systems and let you select the OS's you want to add to BCD.

How do I fix Windows 8.1 problems?

First, open the Charms bar by pressing Windows key + C or moving your mouse to the upper or lower right of your screen. Click on Search and then type in troubleshooting in the search box. Click on the first result, Troubleshooting, and the main window will pop up where you can start troubleshooting computer programs.

How do I restore Control Panel in Windows 8?

Once Control Panel has opened, scroll through the list on the left hand side, until you can select the General category. This will load snap the General settings panel in, on the right hand side. Navigate to the bottom of the settings on the right. From here, reset our PC.

Is Windows 8 still supported?

Support for Windows 8 ended on January 12, 2016. Learn more. Microsoft 365 Apps is no longer supported on Windows 8. To avoid performance and reliability issues, we recommend that you upgrade your operating system to Windows 10 or download Windows 8.1 for free.

How can I boot Windows 8 in Safe Mode?

1. 1 Option 1: If you are not signed in to Windows, click on the power icon, press and hold Shift, and click Restart. Option 2: ...
2. 3 Select Advanced options.
3. 5 Select the option of your choice; for safe mode press 4 or F4.
4. 6 A different start-up settings with appear, select Restart. Your PC will restart in safe mode.