Learn about the different reset options in Windows and how to reset your device.

Learn about the recovery options in Windows. Find out how to reset your PC, go back to a previous version of Windows, or use media to reinstall Windows.

By using System Restore, you can undo these changes without affecting your personal files, providing a safe way to resolve problems without losing important data.

Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) is a set of built‑in Windows tools designed to help troubleshoot and fix common system problems. If your PC has trouble starting, Windows RE can automatically launch and attempt to repair the issue.

If your PC is experiencing problems, especially issues related to Windows Update, you can use the Fix problems using Windows Update recovery option to reinstall the current version of Windows.

This article introduces the essential concepts of backup, restore, and recovery scenarios in Windows, explaining the differences between these three critical processes.

Before reinstalling Windows using the installation media, review the article Recovery options in Windows, which provides an overview of the different solutions to recover Windows.

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.

Point-in-time restore helps you recover your Windows PC by returning it to the exact state it was in at earlier point in time. This includes your apps, settings, and files.

To view and manage all of the devices registered to your Microsoft account, go to Manage devices used with your Microsoft account. For more information about methods to recover your Windows PC, go to Recovery options in Windows.