Here's how to use the built in features in your Windows device to reset Windows 8 and save or delete your files without the cost of additional software.

In Windows 8, Microsoft added two new features called Refresh and Reset, which simplify the entire reinstall process and reduces the amount of time required sitting in front of the PC.

To refresh your Windows 8.x system, go to Settings > Update and Recovery > Recovery. Then under "Refresh your PC without affecting your files," click the Get started button.

If you’ve used Windows 8 — and probably even if you haven’t — you already know it doesn’t look anything like Windows 7. But Windows 8’s changes aren’t just cosmetic; you’ll find plenty under the hood ...

Then go to the Windows 8 Start Screen and type Refresh. When the search results appear click on the Settings category as shown below.

Windows 8 makes the annual task of cleaning your PC and returning it to a speedy state easy with the new Refresh tool. Using a custom image and built-in Windows tools, Refresh becomes much more ...

To reinstall Windows while maintaining your files and settings, click the "Get Started" button in the Refresh Your PC Without Affecting Your Files section. Follow the on-screen instructions to ...

How to Set the Refresh Rate on a PC Monitor. If you find that your CRT monitor flickers constantly, giving you headaches and eye strain, the most likely culprit is your monitor's refresh rate.

Need to change the refresh rate on your PC for stabilization or gaming? Windows provides the tools you need. Here's how to adjust refresh rate at any time.