Will this reinstall windows 10 or 8.1?

[GeKKo525]

I have bought my laptop with windows 8.1 and upgraded to windows 10 when it came out. My question is: if I press the reset button ( http://imgur.com/m3jcsEE ) will I get windows 8.1 back or just simply reinstall windows 10?

 

[Slashgeek]

Hello,

We need to clarify some concerns first if you will need to Refresh OR Reset your PC.

The Difference Between Refresh and Reset;

Windows 8 or 10 have two factory reset options, named Refresh and Reset. Both reset your computer to a fresh, factory default sate. Refresh preserves your files and installed Modern programs, while Reset removes everything on your system.

When you Refresh your PC:

- Windows will save your personal files, personalization settings, and Modern apps installed from the Windows Store.
- Windows will reset your PC settings.
- Windows will remove all installed desktop programs. A list of the removed programs will be saved to your desktop.

By resetting your computer settings and removing all desktop programs, Windows can “refresh” your PC so it’s more like a fresh install without deleting your personal files. When you Reset your PC, Windows will remove everything. Think of this like doing a complete Windows reinstall and formatting your hard drive.

Returning to your main concern, this will re-install your Windows 8.1 again.