Solved How can I restore my settings via my microsoft account?

[NourinE]

Hello,
I just have a question. I log into my windows 8.1 using a microsoft account. if I formatted my computer and I want to restore all my apps and settings.
how can I do that please?

 

[Nuccii]

If you format and reinstalled windows you will have to reinstall all your 3rd party apps and settings with the exception of the Windows Store apps.

 

[Ztruker]

Here is a good write up on the benefit of using a MS account to login with: Benefits of using Microsoft Account in Windows 8

 

[NourinE]

thank you all for the information.
I got it now.

 

[Nuccii]

Glad to hear it.

 

[NourinE]

by the way, I think what I'm looking for is done by OneDrive. right?

 

[NourinE]

it has an option called : sync settings