How to Refresh or Reset Your Windows 8 PC without the DVD
Have you ever refreshed or reset your Windows 8 PC without inserting a DVD? If not then this guide will certainly help you out. By accessing the control panel – Metro style or classic – you can refresh and reset your personal computer. You may also want to know how to refresh or reset Windows 8 without formatting disk.
When you have to refresh or reset your Windows 8 PC the DVD has to be inserted. But there is a method which has been given that you can either refresh or reset your PC with Windows 8 operating system, without inserting a DVD.
Instructions
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On the root of your primary drive, create a new folder and name it “Windows8Files”.
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Either insert the DVD into your PC or mount the ISO file.
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From the viewed wp-content/uploads navigate to D:\sources.
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The Windows8Files folder that was created earlier, copy it to the install.wim file of your DVD.
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Next you will have to drag your mouse towards the bottom left corner of the screen.
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Right click there and select the Command Prompt (admin) from the popup menu.
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Next you will have to run reagentc.exe /setosimage /path C:\Windows8Files /target C:\Windows /Index 1 command.
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This will allow you to refresh as well as reset your PC without inserting the DVD.
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If you face any issues then start from the beginning and take your time so that you do not skip any step. If you need further assistance then you can also check the 'Help' section in Windows 8 or on the Microsoft website. Usually you will have better luck if you go online and visit some of the many different forums and websites that deal with Windows 8. You will find many expert users that are willing to give out some excellent tips and tricks to help you get your problems solved quickly. Make sure that you go over the posts as your questions may have been solved previously. If you are still having issues then you can also post a question on the forum and get further assistance. There are also very good video tutorials available online that will show you through screenshot the best methods of getting this job done.
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You can also visit your local library or bookstore to find some excellent books on Windows 8. Check some out and learn as much as you can about this new operating system. Once you have gone through some books and have gained some knowledge then you can try out different tips or tricks to help streamline your operating system.
