Windows 8 To Include Built-in Reset, Refresh 441
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from the control-z dept.
MrSeb writes "Microsoft, in its infinite wisdom, will provide push-button Reset and Refresh in Windows 8. Reset will restore a Windows 8 PC to its stock, fresh-from-the-factory state; Refresh will reinstall Windows 8, but keep your documents and installed Metro apps in tact. For the power users, Windows 8 will include a new tool called recimg.exe, which allows you to create a hard drive image that Refresh will use (you can install all of your Desktop apps, tweak all your settings, run recimg.exe... and then, when you Refresh, you'll be handed a clean, ready-to-go computer). Reset and Refresh are obviously tablety features that Windows 8 will need to compete against iOS and Android — but considering Windows' malware magnetism and the number of times I've had to schlep over to my mother's house with a Windows CD... these features should be very welcome on the desktop, too."
Next step... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Just an excuse (Score:5, Funny)
I have an idea. It's a little complicated, so stay with me now: if you use GRUB, don't hit the fucking button.
"keep your installed Metro apps in tact" (Score:5, Funny)
Sounds useful, as I currently keep them in old mayonnaise jars.
Re:Next step... (Score:5, Funny)
First thing I do when I get a new Windows PC is to wipe the drive. Never had any of these problems after that...
Oh good (Score:5, Funny)
'Cause I hate it when my Metro apps get out of tact.
Re:Next step... (Score:5, Funny)
I have a Vista install since 2007 still running as fast as when I installed it
Could hardly get any slower can it..
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"I have a Vista install since 2007 still running as fast as when I installed it"
You mean slow ? ;-)
Just couldn't resist.
Re:Next step... (Score:5, Funny)
Please, you aren't required to read the article, but please, read the summary before posting.