Go back to the original configuration of your computer.
Go back to the original configuration of your computer.
You can reinstall your PC without using a disk by following a factory reset procedure. There are tools available that let you restore settings directly from the system, so you won’t need a physical drive. After restoring, Windows will be reinstalled, and you’ll need to re-enter your code or key. Let me know if you need guidance on the steps!
Should there be a backup option? It seems it should preserve everything up to now.
For Windows 8, the restore, refresh, and reset tool does not require any disk space.
If a backup exists near the time of purchase, otherwise follow the advice of someone else.