Here are a few details of how the Restore option operates:
This option reverts Windows to the state of the System Restore point. The Windows 8 Restore option allows you to restore, or roll back Windows to an earlier time when a System Restore point was created. Restore – Restore Windows from an Earlier Time (System Restore Point) From the right-side submenu, locate the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option and click the Get started button. Scroll down to the General listing and select it. Select the Change PC settings option from the menu. To Reinstall Windows 8, start by launching the Charms menu and selecting the Settings listing. No prior PC data or saved data will be transferred to the fresh install.Windows will completely reinstall itself and your PC will be completely revert to a fresh Windows 8 installation. All of your files, data, apps, programs and Windows settings will be removed.When you reinstall Windows 8 using the Reinstall option:
The Windows 8 reinstall option allows you to completely reinstall the operating system without having to manually reformat the hard drive and install using a Windows 8 disc or USB drive. Reinstall – Remove everything and reinstall Windows You can also check out my other post on creating your own Windows backup image, which will allow you to install all of your apps and programs, create your image and then be able to restore to that image instead of losing all your programs. Scroll down to the General listing and click the Get started button listed under Refresh your PC without affecting your files. Next, select the Change PC Settings option. To Refresh your PC in Windows 8, start by launching the Charms menu and clicking the Settings listing.