Follow these steps to reinstall Windows using the recovery media: Start your device from the USB drive that was created with Recovery Drive. The process to boot from a USB drive may vary by manufacturer, so refer to your device's manual if needed.

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Windows provides several recovery tools to help you troubleshoot and restore your PC when issues occur, such as startup failures, update problems, or malware infections. If you're having problems with your Windows device, the following table can help you decide which recovery option to use: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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Get Help has troubleshooters you can run for many common scenarios. These often help resolve issues without the need to contact support. If a troubleshooter is available for your issue, select Start to run that troubleshooter. After you run any troubleshooter, Get Help provides details on any findings and suggestions for possible remedies.

Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed. Note: Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store. Solution 1. Restart your PC. Solution 2. Repair or reset the app (if available) Note: Not all desktop apps support repair or reset options. Solution 3. Uninstall the app from Settings. Solution 4.

Recovery encompasses a broader range of scenarios, including restoring the entire operating system to a previous state. This can be necessary in cases of severe system issues, such as malware infections, system crashes, or significant software problems.

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.

Windows comes with a built-in tool to help create the USB recovery drive. Follow these steps: Creating a recovery drive will erase everything that’s stored on your USB drive. Make sure you're using a blank USB drive, or be sure to transfer any important data on your USB drive to another storage device before using it to create a recovery drive.

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