Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder after a Windows upgrade
Sign into the device where the personal files need to be retrieved as a user that has administrator privileges. Important: An account with administrator privileges is required so user folders can be accessed in the Windows.old folder.
Windows File Recovery - Microsoft Support
Use this app to try to recover lost files that have been deleted from your local storage device (including internal drives, external drives, and USB devices) and can’t be restored from the Recycle Bin. Recovery on cloud storage and network file shares is not supported.
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Create a password reset disk for a local account in Windows
Learn how to create a password reset disk for a local account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Backup, restore, and recovery in Windows - Microsoft Support
System Protection is a feature designed to help safeguard Windows' system files and settings. It works by creating restore points, which are snapshots of the system's state at a particular moment in time.
Back up and restore with Windows Backup - Microsoft Support
From your files, themes, and settings to many of your installed apps and Wi-Fi information, Windows Backup protects what matters and makes it easier than ever to move to a new PC. This guide describes how to use Windows Backup and the different settings to back up and restore key items on your Windows PC. Back up your PC.
Credential Manager in Windows - Microsoft Support
Credential Manager lets you view and delete your saved credentials for signing in to websites, connected applications, and networks. To open Credential Manager, type credential manager in the search box on the taskbar and select Credential Manager Control panel.
Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
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.
Change or reset your password in Windows - Microsoft Support
Discover the step-by-step process to change or reset your Windows password if you've lost or forgotten it. This guide will help you regain access to your Windows account quickly and securely.
How to remove all System Restore points except the most recent one
Click Yes then OK. Finally another message will popup- Are you sure you want to perform these actions? Click Yes. Now, all the System Restore points except the most recent one are cleaned. As a result there will be more free space in hard disk.