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Personal Computer
VAIO Tap 21
SVT2122
Refreshing Your VAIO Computer (Refresh function supported models)
If your VAIO computer has become unstable, it is recommended that you use the refresh function provided by Windows.
Refresh the computer by following these steps.
1. Open the charms and select the
Settings charm. (See
to open the charms.)
2. Select
Power, press and hold down the Shift key, and select Shut down.
Your VAIO computer fully shuts down.
3. Press the
ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off.
The
VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen appears.
4. Select
Start troubleshooting (recovery).
Follow the on-screen instructions until the
Choose an option screen appears.
It takes some time before the
Choose an option screen appears, so wait for a while.
5. Select
Troubleshoot and Refresh your PC.
Most user data saved on your built-in storage device, some Windows settings and all apps downloaded from
Windows
Store will be retained even after you refresh your VAIO computer. However, some app settings or files in the specific
folders may not be retained.
Confirm the following list for details of which settings are retained, and which data is erased after you refresh the
computer.
Settings retained after you refresh your VAIO computer
The following settings will be retained after you refresh your VAIO computer.
Library settings
User accounts (local, domain, Microsoft account), and group memberships
Domain settings
Windows Update settings
Start screen and lock screen background
Desktop themes
International settings
Wireless network profiles
Settings configured in Windows Welcome
Data erased after you refresh your VAIO computer
The data in the folders specified below will be erased after you refresh your VAIO computer.
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