Best Answer: How Do I Restore My Windows 8 1 Operating System?
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How do I restore my computer to factory settings Windows 8.1 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.

How do I restore Windows 8 without a disk?

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  1. Boot into the system and go to Computer > C: , where C: is the drive where your Windows is installed on.
  2. Create a new folder. …
  3. Insert the Windows 8/8.1 installation media and go to the Source folder. …
  4. Copy the install.wim file.
  5. Paste the install.wim file to the Win8 folder.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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