Restoring your operating systemYou may need to reinstall the operating system if your tablet is notresponding, behaving unexpectedly, or has other software-related issues. Youcan choose to save your personal files while restoring or you can return theoperating system in the state you received it from Dell.Refreshing your tabletCAUTION: It is recommended that you back up your data beforerefreshing your tablet.Refreshing your tablet restores Windows to original factory settings withoutdeleting any of your personal files, apps installed from Windows Store, orpersonalization settings. Tap Settings → Change PC settings→ Updateand recovery→ Recovery.1 Swipe in from the right edge of the display to access the charms.2 Under Refresh your PC without affecting your files, tap Get started .3 Read the warning and tap Next.NOTE: Apps installed from the Windows Store are automaticallyreinstalled after the refresh is complete. Apps installed from sourcesother than the Windows Store are removed and have to bemanually installed.Resetting your tabletCAUTION: Back up all the required data before you proceed.Resetting your tablet erases all data from your tablet, including your accountconfiguration, apps, music, pictures, and files, and returns Windows to originalfactory settings.1 Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access the charms menu.2 Tap Settings → Change PC settings → Update and recovery →Recovery.3 Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap Get started.4 Read the warning and tap Next.22