Chapter 14: Maintaining Windows 8

To keep your tablet running smoothly, maintain top performance, and reduce the risk of problems, you need to perform some routine maintenance chores. This chapter shows you how to delete unnecessary files, create a recovery drive, back up your files, and more.

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Check Hard Drive Free Space

Delete Unnecessary Files

Check Your Hard Drive for Errors

Refresh Your Tablet

Create a Recovery Drive

Keep a Backup History of Your Files

Restore a File from Your History

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