With System Restore you can revert your PC's state to a previous point in time. This can be particularly useful when troubleshooting issues caused by recent changes, such as software installations, driver updates, or system settings modifications.

Can I perform a System Restore if my PC doesn't start? Yes, if your PC can still boot into the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), you can access System Restore. If Windows won’t start, but you have a recovery drive, you can use it to restore your system.

Learn about the different tools to backup and restore your data, and to recover Windows in case of a system failure.

Resetting your PC in Windows is a powerful feature that allows you to restore your device to its original state, which can be useful whether you're experiencing performance issues, software problems, or simply want a fresh start.

Operating system version: The previous PC can run Windows 10 or Windows 11, while the new PC must run Windows 11, version 2024 or later. Microsoft account: On the new PC, sign in with a Microsoft account during setup.

Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows.

It primarily involves creating and managing restore points, which are snapshots of system files, installed applications, Windows Registry, and system settings at a specific point in time.

System Restore: Allows you to revert your PC's state to a previous point in time, undoing recent system changes without affecting personal files. To learn more, see System Restore

This utility creates a USB recovery media that can help you restore your Windows device to its factory settings, even if you replace the hard drive or completely wipe the drive.

Learn how to back up and restore apps, settings, files, photos, and Microsoft Edge favorites and preferences on your Windows PC using Windows Backup.