You can refresh your Lenovo laptop using the keyboard by accessing the recovery environment and selecting the refresh option. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Steps to Refresh Your Lenovo Laptop Using the Keyboard
The following instructions will guide you on how to refresh your Lenovo laptop using only keyboard inputs:
-
Power On and Access Recovery:
- Turn on your Lenovo laptop.
- Wait for the Lenovo or ThinkPad logo to appear.
- Immediately press the F11 key repeatedly until the recovery environment loads.
-
Select Keyboard Layout:
- After the recovery environment loads, you may be prompted to choose your keyboard layout.
- Use the arrow keys to navigate, and Enter to select your desired layout.
-
Enter Troubleshooting:
- Once the language is set, look for the Troubleshoot option.
- Use the arrow keys to navigate to Troubleshoot and press Enter.
-
Select Refresh your PC:
- In the Troubleshoot menu, use the arrow keys to select Refresh your PC.
- Press Enter to select it.
-
Proceed to Next Step:
- You may encounter a screen where you need to click "Next".
- Use the Tab key to move the cursor to the "Next" button, and then press Enter.
-
Choose Target OS:
- You may be presented with an option to choose the target operating system.
- Navigate to the desired operating system with the arrow keys and press Enter.
-
Start Refresh:
- Finally, use the Tab key to move to the Refresh button and press Enter to start the refresh process.
- Follow any on-screen instructions that may appear.
Important Notes:
- The refresh process will reinstall Windows and keep your personal files.
- However, it might remove installed applications. You may need to reinstall these afterwards.
- Ensure your laptop is plugged into a power source during this process.
By following these keyboard steps, you can successfully refresh your Lenovo laptop.
