Which is better ? Refresh PC or Clean Reinstall ?
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8 x86
- Cooling
- Electric Fan
Refresh your PC—Attempts to solve system problems by replacing system files without affecting user files (similar to what a repair install does WRT to system files at least under earlier Win versions). User files still should be backed up. Installed programs will have to be reinstalled except those from the Windows Store. A list of uninstalled programs is provided. Settings will be changed back to defaults. To do a refresh, you will need to have install media.” ”Install media” include an install disc, or course, an ISO, and perhaps a flash drive set up to install. Advantages--Leaves your user files on disk; they still should be backed up. Leaves programs from Windows Store installed. Let's you know which apps might cause you problems; uninstalls them.Which is better ? Refresh PC or Clean Reinstall ?