Perfroming Refresh on Windows-related question

I bought a Sony Vaio with Windows 8 and upgraded to Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit for free via the Microsoft Web site. After being infected and removal of malware some tiles no longer function.  If I update my windows without affecting your files, it will be Windows 8 that understand.    Can I switch to Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit again like I did when I bought my pc for free?  Once the update occurs and purchased apps are lost, can I restore my lost apps already purchased?

Thank you

Alden Stout

You upgrade to Windows 8.1 in the same way that you did initially. As to reinstall all the removed Apps the answer is Yes. In the future avoid having to upgrade to 8.1 Windows after a refresh by doing a custom Refresh Image. See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2748351/en-us.  Hope this helps and if you need any additional aid station and we will be happy to help you.

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