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How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC - Microsoft Windows Help
Learn how to reset your PC to its original condition, or refresh it without deleting any of your personal files.
Windows cannot be restored on a Windows RT-based, Windows 8-based or Windows Server 2012-based computer
Fixes an issue in which you cannot use the "Refresh your PC" feature or the "Reset your PC" feature to restore a Windows RT-based, Windows 8-based, or Windows Server 2012-based computer.
Windows Store Updates fail if Custom.Data is included in the deployment of a Store app
Store Updates fail if Custom.Data is included in the deployment of a Store application
Fonts in console programs are too small to read in multilingual versions of Windows RT, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012
Fixes an issue in which the font size in console programs becomes very small after you use the "Refresh your PC" feature. This issue occurs in multilingual versions of Windows RT, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012.
Win8: Security: Device wipe and device lock behavior across operating system versions and devices
Describes device wipe and device lock behavior for various operating system versions and devices