How to Reinstall Windows 8 Without a CD

Back up and save all personal files and data to a third-party storage location., Press the Windows + C keys at the same time., Select “Settings,” then select “Change PC Settings.” , Select “General,” then scroll down until you see “Remove everything...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Back up and save all personal files and data to a third-party storage location.

    Resetting Windows 8 will wipe and erase all data from your PC, and restore the computer’s original factory settings.

    Save your files to a cloud storage service, USB flash drive, or disk. , This brings up the Charms bar. ,,,,, Your PC will reset itself, reinstall Windows 8, and display the Welcome screen when complete.
  2. Step 2: Press the Windows + C keys at the same time.

  3. Step 3: Select “Settings

  4. Step 4: ” then select “Change PC Settings.”

  5. Step 5: Select “General

  6. Step 6: ” then scroll down until you see “Remove everything and reinstall Windows.”

  7. Step 7: Click on “Get Started

  8. Step 8: ” then select “Next.”

  9. Step 9: Select “Clean the drive fully.” This option wipes your hard drive

  10. Step 10: and reinstalls Windows 8 like new.

  11. Step 11: Click on “Reset” to confirm that you want to reinstall Windows 8.

Detailed Guide

Resetting Windows 8 will wipe and erase all data from your PC, and restore the computer’s original factory settings.

Save your files to a cloud storage service, USB flash drive, or disk. , This brings up the Charms bar. ,,,,, Your PC will reset itself, reinstall Windows 8, and display the Welcome screen when complete.

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