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1. From the Windows 10 or 8 login screen, hold down the SHIFT key and click on the Power icon visible on the bottom right of the screen, then click Restart option.
2. In a moment you'll see the recovery screen. click on the Troubleshoot option.
3. Now click on the Refresh your PC option.
4. Click Next.

1. Is it a good idea to refresh Windows 10?
2. What does refresh Windows 10 do?
3. What is the file name of the refresh image?
4. What is a custom Refresh image?
5. Does Windows 10 refresh remove drivers?
6. Does refreshing your PC make it faster?
7. Is refreshing your PC good?
8. Will resetting PC remove virus?
9. How long does it take to reset Windows 10 keep my files?
10. When should I press F8 on startup?
11. What System Restore can and Cannot do to your Windows system?
12. When you perform a system refresh How will your computer settings be changed?

Is it a good idea to refresh Windows 10?

If your Windows 10 computer is facing a lot of issues including corrupt files, then it's best to use Windows 10 Refresh Tool. The process does the following: Keeps your personal files and settings. Replaces all Windows 10 system files with a new copy.

What does refresh Windows 10 do?

On an effort to make it easier to start with a clean install of Windows 10, Microsoft is introducing "Refresh Windows". It's a tool that lets you easily reinstall the operating system on your desktop, laptop, or tablet while wiping out any bloatware and configurations installed by your PC manufacturer.

What is the file name of the refresh image?

All recovery images have the filename CustomRefresh.

If no CustomRefresh. wim file is found in the active recovery image directory, Windows will fall back to the default image (or to installation media) when you refresh your PC.

What is a custom Refresh image?

Using a custom refresh image will allow you recover Windows 8 with the programs you want, so you won't have to reinstall them after a refresh. You can create as many custom images as you want, but they'll need to be stored in separate folders because custom images are always named install.

Does Windows 10 refresh remove drivers?

Refresh option is kept as a part of Reset in Windows 10. If you opt for a refresh in Windows 10, it will remove all the user installed software and drivers from your PC. Hence if you have upgraded any driver or installed any software, it will be removed.

Does refreshing your PC make it faster?

The Refresh button in Windows has only one job; that is to refresh the current Windows Explorer window (including the Destop) that is open so that any changes, such as a new file, are reflectern and shown. Using the Refresh button to make the computer run faster is a myth, and there is absolutely no point to it.

Is refreshing your PC good?

As far as I know, 'Refresh your PC' option keeps your personal settings, document + music + pictures + videos folders and Metro applications. Any other programs would be deleted, so if you want to keep any of them you should make an image next time.

Will resetting PC remove virus?

Running a factory reset, also referred to as a Windows Reset or reformat and reinstall, will destroy all data stored on the computer's hard drive and all but the most complex viruses with it. Viruses can't damage the computer itself and factory resets clear out where viruses hide.

How long does it take to reset Windows 10 keep my files?

Keep my files.

Windows saves a list of the removed applications to your Desktop, so you can decide which ones you want to reinstall after the reset is done. A Keep my files reset can take up to 2 hours to complete.

When should I press F8 on startup?

Do one of the following:

1. If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. ...
2. If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you want to start in safe mode, and then press F8.

What System Restore can and Cannot do to your Windows system?

What can System Restore not do? Although System Restore can change all your system files, Windows updates and programs, it will not remove/delete or modify any of your personal files like your photos, documents, music, videos, emails stored on your hard drive.

When you perform a system refresh How will your computer settings be changed?

Refresh PC settings will be changed to defaults, however personal files and personalisations won't change. Windows Store apps will be kept, but apps installed from discs or websites will be removed. A list of removed apps will be saved on the desktop.