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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.
How do I restore Windows 8 to factory settings without a disk?
Refresh without installation media
- Boot into the system and go to Computer > C: , where C: is the drive where your Windows is installed on.
- Create a new folder. …
- Insert the Windows 8/8.1 installation media and go to the Source folder. …
- Copy the install.wim file.
- Paste the install.wim file to the Win8 folder.
Can you restore a computer to factory settings without a disk?
Restore without installation CD/DVD
Or, you can run System Restore via the System Recovery Options menu: Turn the computer and press the F8 key as above. When you are at the Advanced Boot Options screen, choose Repair Your Computer. … At the System Recovery Options window, choose System Restore.
