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.
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 …
System Restore - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · This helps maintain system stability and can be a valuable tool for recovering from unexpected issues. Recover your PC from a system restore point You can apply a restore …
Backup, restore, and recovery in Windows - Microsoft Support
The Recovery Drive utility in Windows is designed to back up the essential files needed to restore your PC to its original state. It creates a USB recovery media that can help you restore your …
Reset your PC - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Reset steps You can reset your PC when you are signed in to Windows or from the Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE). Important: During the resetting process, it's …
Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) | Microsoft Learn
Feb 9, 2023 · Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a recovery environment that can repair common causes of unbootable operating systems. WinRE is based on Windows …
Fix issues by reinstalling the current version of Windows
Steps to reinstall Windows Select Start > Settings > System > Recovery or use the following shortcut: Open Recovery settings Under Fix problems using Windows Update, select Reinstall …
Windows Startup Settings - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · This article describes how to modify the Windows startup behavior, and the available options. Change startup settings Note: If you’ve encrypted your device, you’ll need …
Recovery Drive - Microsoft Support
The Recovery Drive utility in Windows is a valuable tool designed to back up essential system files needed to restore a PC to its original state. This utility creates a USB recovery media that …
How can I do a Windows 11 re-install and keep my personal files …
4 days ago · When attempting to login to Windows 11, I get sent to the trouble shooting options and windows was not able to resolve the problem "SRT" related. I have tried some of the …
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Go back to the previous version of Windows - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Steps to go back In the Settings app on your Windows device, select System > Recovery or use the following shortcut: Open Recovery settings If the option is available, …
Reinstall Windows 11 - Microsoft Q&A
Aug 14, 2025 · Option 1 — Reset from Windows settings Open Settings Press Windows + I, then go to: System → Recovery. Choose Reset this PC Under Recovery options, click Reset PC. …
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, …
Configure system failure and recovery options in Windows
Jan 15, 2025 · Learn how to configure the actions that Windows takes when a system error occurs and what the recovery options are.
Reinstall Windows with the installation media - Microsoft Support
For recovery purposes, the installation media allows you to perform an in-place installation, which essentially reinstalls Windows without affecting your personal files, settings, or installed …
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Find help and how-to articles for Windows operating systems. Get support for Windows and learn about installation, updates, privacy, security and more.
Running troubleshooters in Get Help - Microsoft Support
Running troubleshooters in Get Help The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant has been replaced with troubleshooters integrated into Get Help. Get Help has troubleshooters you can …
Windows troubleshooters - Microsoft Support
Get Help has troubleshooters you can run for many common scenarios. These often help resolve issues without the need to contact support. If a troubleshooter is available for your issue, …
Windows 11 Factory Reset reverted to Windows 10 - Microsoft …
6 days ago · My laptop was running Windows 11 and after an update it would boot boot up. After trying to resolve this I had to perform a factory reset, which reverted my laptop back to …
Can't Switch out of S Mode - Microsoft Q&A
Dec 25, 2025 · Waiting a little while and trying again might help. Use Settings: You can also try switching out of S Mode directly through the Settings app. Go to Settings > Update & Security …
Running troubleshooters in Get Help - Microsoft Support
Running troubleshooters in Get Help The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant has been replaced with troubleshooters integrated into Get Help. Get Help has troubleshooters you can …
Disk Management in Windows - Microsoft Support
Disk Management in Windows helps you perform advanced storage tasks like initializing a new drive and extending or shrinking volumes. To open Disk Management, right-click (or long …
Getting ready for the Windows 11 upgrade - Microsoft Support
Learn how to get ready for the Windows 11 upgrade, from making sure your device can run Windows 11 to backing up your files and installing Windows 11.