First, check if the disk partition style is a GUID Partition Table (GPT) or a Master Boot Record (MBR). To do that, run list disk. Check if there is an asterisk character (*) in the “Gpt” column. If there is an asterisk character (*), then the drive is GPT. Otherwise, the drive is MBR.

For Windows 8.1, see Create a USB recovery drive. To download Windows 11 installation media, see Recovery options in Windows. Create a recovery drive so you can reinstall Windows 10 or Windows 11 in case you experience a major issue such as hardware failure.

To upgrade your device, you'll need to free up 15MB of space on the SRP using the appropriate method below, and then try the upgrade again. If you're updating Windows 10, you need to free up 13MB. First, determine whether the SRP is GPT or MBR partition style: Press the Windows key + R.

This article talks about how to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows RE to troubleshoot and repair the following items in Windows Vista or Windows 7: A master boot record (MBR) A boot sector. A Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store.

Step 1: Download the Offline System Update file (OSU1) To use the Offline System Update, you'll need: A Windows-based PC with an Internet connection and a USB port. A USB flash drive with a minimum 6 GB of space formatted as NTFS. Most USB flash drives come formatted as FAT32 and will have to be reformatted to NTFS.

You can use installation media (a USB flash drive or DVD) to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows. To create installation media, go to the software download website, where you'll find step-by-step instructions.

Your Surface comes with Windows recovery info that you can use to refresh your Surface or reset it to its factory condition. Always try to do that first before downloading a recovery image. To learn more, see the links below.

Create a system repair disc. Windows 7. System recovery options can help you repair Windows if a serious error occurs. To use system recovery options, you'll need a Windows installation disc or access to the recovery options provided by your computer manufacturer.

To create and format a new partition (volume) Right-click an unallocated region on your hard disk, and then select New Simple Volume. Enter the size of the volume you want to create in megabytes (MB) or accept the maximum default size, and then select.

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track. Run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe)