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.

Go to Control Panel > Backup and Restore > Create a system repair disc. You will need a USB drive with at least 8GB of free space to create the recovery media. For more information, see how to create a recovery drive. Can I recover my files if I choose to Reset or Reinstall Windows?

To create installation media, go to the software download website, where step-by-step instructions can be found. On that website, you can select a version of Windows and create installation media on a USB flash.

This tool can be used to download the latest version of Windows and create a bootable USB drive or DVD, which can then be used to boot into Windows RE. On a working PC, create the installation media for Windows

Insert the USB recovery drive into the USB port. Select Start, enter recovery drive, and then select Create a recovery drive or Recovery Drive from the results. You may need to enter an admin password or confirm your choice. In the User Account Control box, select Yes.

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

This tool can be used to download the latest version of Windows and create a bootable USB drive or DVD, which can then be used to perform a clean installation of Windows.

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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.