How to Fix Problems with Windows 8/8.

Make sure you have a backup of your files, because we will be completely resetting the hard drive., Open up the Start Menu. , Open Settings., Your computer will now reboot and reinstall Windows, so make sure that If your computer is based of a power...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Make sure you have a backup of your files

    Newer Windows
    8.1:
    Select 'Update and Recovery' Older Windows 8:
    Select 'General' Newer Windows
    8.1:
    Select 'Recovery' Older Windows 8:
    Select 'Remove everything and reinstall Windows' Newer Windows
    8.1:
    Select 'Remove everything and reinstall Windows' Your computer will now ask you if you want to keep your documents or fresh install.

    Either of these won't affect the process. , If the power tends to go off in your area, ensure that your computer is plugged into an external power supply, that you can find at your nearest Electric shop.

    If your computer is a laptop/ultrabook/tablet make sure it has 100% battery and is plugged in throughout the process.

    If your computer fails one of these, it is a very small chance you can get your computer back up and stable without having to pay a fee.
  2. Step 2: because we will be completely resetting the hard drive.

  3. Step 3: Open up the Start Menu.

  4. Step 4: Open Settings.

  5. Step 5: Your computer will now reboot and reinstall Windows

  6. Step 6: so make sure that If your computer is based of a power supply

  7. Step 7: make sure the power doesn't turn off.

Detailed Guide

Newer Windows
8.1:
Select 'Update and Recovery' Older Windows 8:
Select 'General' Newer Windows
8.1:
Select 'Recovery' Older Windows 8:
Select 'Remove everything and reinstall Windows' Newer Windows
8.1:
Select 'Remove everything and reinstall Windows' Your computer will now ask you if you want to keep your documents or fresh install.

Either of these won't affect the process. , If the power tends to go off in your area, ensure that your computer is plugged into an external power supply, that you can find at your nearest Electric shop.

If your computer is a laptop/ultrabook/tablet make sure it has 100% battery and is plugged in throughout the process.

If your computer fails one of these, it is a very small chance you can get your computer back up and stable without having to pay a fee.

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