Restore your PC to undo recent system changes you've made. Reset your PC to reinstall Windows but delete your files, settings, and apps-except for the apps that came with your PC. Refresh also keeps the apps that came with your PC and the apps you installed from the Microsoft Store. Refresh your PC to reinstall Windows and keep your personal files and settings. If you're having problems with your PC, you can:
Note: For information about this topic in Windows 10, see Recovery options in Windows 10.