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How to Create a Custom Refresh Image in Windows 8

Published by SuperCheats Staff on Oct 17th 2013
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When you refresh your PC, all your files as well as Metro applications that you downloaded from the Windows store are kept. However, all your non-metro applications and PC settings are removed.

Creating A Custom Refresh Image


  1. Right-click the bottom left corner of your screen and select Command Prompt (Admin).

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  2. To create a custom refresh image we have to use the recimg.exe utility.


    3. Type:
    recimg /createimage C:\CustomRefreshImages\Image1
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    When you create an image using the /createimage parameter, the image you create is automatically set as the default refresh image.

    You can also use the /showcurrent parameter to show the active image.
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