Here's how to use the built in features in your Windows device to reset Windows 8 and save or delete your files without the cost of additional software.

Then go to the Windows 8 Start Screen and type Refresh. When the search results appear click on the Settings category as shown below.

In Windows 8, Microsoft added two new features called Refresh and Reset, which simplify the entire reinstall process and reduces the amount of time required sitting in front of the PC.

To refresh your Windows 8.x system, go to Settings > Update and Recovery > Recovery. Then under "Refresh your PC without affecting your files," click the Get started button.

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