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74 ThinkCentre E73 User Guide Recovery information for the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system This section provides information about the recovery solutions provided on computers preinstalled with the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system. Refreshing your computer If your computer does not perform well and the problem might be caused by a recently installed program, you can refresh your computer without losing your personal files or changing your settings. Attention: If you refresh your computer, the programs that came with your computer and the programs that you installed from Windows Store will be reinstalled, but all other programs will be removed. To refresh your computer, do one of the following: • For Windows 8: 1. Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click Settings . Change PC settings . General. 2. In the Refresh your PC without affecting your files section, click Get started. • For Windows 8.1: 1. Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click Settings . Change PC settings . Update and recovery . Recovery. 2. In the Refresh your PC without affecting your files section, click Get started. Resetting your computer to the factory default settings You can reset your computer to the factory default settings. Resetting the computer will reinstall the operating system, and reinstall all the programs and settings that came with your computer. Attention: If you reset your computer, all your personal files and settings will be deleted. To avoid data loss, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep. To reset your computer, do one of the following: • For Windows 8: 1. Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click Settings . Change PC settings . General. 2. In the Remove everything and reinstall Windows section, click Get started. • For Windows 8.1: 1. Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click Settings . Change PC settings . Update and recovery . Recovery. 2. In the Remove everything and reinstall Windows section, click Get started. Using the advanced startup options Advanced startup options enable you to change the startup settings of your Windows operating system, start the computer from an external device, or restore the Windows operating system from a system image. To use the advanced startup options, do the following: • For Windows 8: Chapter 6. Recovery information 75 1. Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click Settings . Change PC settings . General. 2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now . Troubleshoot . Advanced options. 3. Restart your computer following the instructions on the screen. • For Windows 8.1: 1. Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click Settings . Change PC settings . Update and recovery . Recovery. 2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now . Troubleshoot . Advanced options. 3. Restart your computer following the instructions on the screen. Recovering your operating system if Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 fails to start The Windows recovery environment on your computer is capable of operating independently from the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system. This enables you to recover or repair the operating system even if the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system fails to start. After two consecutive failed boot attempts, the Windows recovery environment starts automatically. Then you can choose repair and recovery options by following the instructions on the screen. Note: Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power during the recovery process. For more details about the recovery solutions provided on computers preinstalled with the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system, refer to the help information system of the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system. 76 ThinkCentre E73 User Guide Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the operating system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program. Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. Make sure that your computer is turned off. 2. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer. When you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen, release the F1 key. Note: If a Power-On Password or an Administrator Password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu will not be displayed until you type the correct password. For more information, see “Using passwords” on page 77. When the POST detects that the hard disk drive has been removed from your computer or the memory module size has decreased, an error...
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