Dell XPS 18 (1810, Early 2013) - Manual (Page 29)

Managing Computer Settings
Refreshing your computer
Refreshing your computer restores Windows to the original factory
settings without deleting any of your personal files, installed
applications, or personalization settings.
CAUTION: Refreshing your computer removes all third-party applications.
1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.
2 Touch Settings
→ Change PC settings→ General→ Refresh
your PC without affecting your files.
3 Touch Get started.
4 Read the instructions on the screen then touch Next.
Resetting your computer
Resetting your computer returns the system software to original
factory settings.
CAUTION: Resetting your computer erases all data from your computer,
including your account configuration, music, pictures, files, and so on.
Ensure that you back up all the required data before you proceed.
1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.
2 Touch Settings
→ Change PC settings→ General→ Remove
everything and reinstall Windows.
3 Touch Get started.
4 Read the instructions on the screen then touch Next.
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