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.

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.

Oct 14, 2025 · Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) is a set of tools included with Windows that can help you troubleshoot and fix common problems with your computer. If your …

Oct 14, 2025 · 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 …

These options include System Restore, System Image Recovery, Startup Repair, and Command Prompt, which can help you restore your system to a previous state, recover from a system …

Oct 14, 2025 · System protection in Windows is a recovery feature designed to help you safeguard your system settings. It primarily involves creating and managing restore points, …

Oct 14, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 12, 2007 · Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows.

Jul 8, 2025 · This update automatically applies Safe OS Dynamic Update (KB5062691) to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) on a running PC. The update installs improvements …

On the System Recovery Options menu, select Startup Repair. Startup Repair might prompt you to make choices as it tries to fix the problem and, if it is necessary, it might restart your …