
Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
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.
Backup, restore, and recovery in Windows - Microsoft Support
Recovery can involve using system restore points, reset options, recovery drives, or reinstalling the operating system to return your PC to a functional state. Windows provides several built-in tools to …
Recovery Drive - Microsoft Support
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.
Windows Recovery Environment - Microsoft Support
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 PC is having …
System Restore - Microsoft Support
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 as software …
Windows File Recovery - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Learn how to use Windows File Recovery app to restore or recover lost files that have been deleted and are not in the recycle bin.
Reset your PC - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Learn about the different reset options in Windows and how to reset your device.
System Protection - Microsoft Support
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, which are snapshots of …
Startup Repair - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Startup Repair is a Windows recovery tool that can fix certain system problems that might prevent Windows from starting. It scans your computer for the problem and then tries to fix it so your …
Backup and restore with File History - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Learn how to configure File History and how to recover files and folders that have been deleted or accidentally changed.
Fix issues by reinstalling the current version of Windows
If your PC is experiencing problems, especially issues related to Windows Update, you can use the Fix problems using Windows Update recovery option to reinstall the current version of Windows.