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  1. 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.

  2. Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support

    How do I create a recovery drive for future use? 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. Create installation media for Windows - Microsoft Support

    Installation media, such as a USB flash drive, can be used to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation of Windows, or reinstall Windows. To create installation media, go to the software …

  5. Reinstall Windows with the installation media - Microsoft Support

    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.

  6. Backup, restore, and recovery in Windows - Microsoft Support

    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 in-place installations or brand-new installations of Windows.

  7. Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system ...

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

  8. 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 …

  9. 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.

  10. Creating and using a USB recovery drive for Surface

    In the search box on the taskbar, 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.