Samsung Update
Installs and updates Samsung apps and drivers. Connect to the internet for updates. Only apps installed via this app can be updated. Features may vary.
- Start button → All apps → Samsung Update.
- Agree to User Agreement (if first time).
- Click 'Update all' or individual 'Install'/'Update' buttons.
Samsung Recovery
Restores the computer to factory default settings or a previous backup point. Back up important data regularly.
Recovering to factory default:
- When computer starts Windows: Start button → All apps → Samsung Recovery.
- When computer does not start Windows: Turn on and press F4 key before Samsung logo.
- Select 'Computer factory reset' → 'Start factory reset'.
Backing up data:
- Backing up current system: Start button → All apps → Samsung Recovery → 'Back up computer'. Select drive and 'Start backup'.
- Backing up user data: Start computer, press F4 key. Select 'Back up user data'. Choose files/folders and storage device.
Recovering after backup:
- Connect external storage device.
- Start button → All apps → Samsung Recovery.
- Select 'Backup and restore management'.
- Select 'Restore' and 'Start restore'.
Samsung PC Diagnostics
Tests hardware components of Samsung PCs. Requires default OS.
- Start button → All apps → Samsung PC Diagnostics.
- Select 'Diagnostics'.
- Select 'Start' for the desired test. Follow on-screen instructions.