
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.
Creating and using a USB recovery drive for Surface
Learn how to reset your Microsoft Surface and solve problems using a USB recovery drive or Surface recovery image.
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
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 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 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 …
Surface turns on and shows "Couldn't find a bootable operating system ...
There are steps you can take if you turn on a Surface device and see "Couldn't find a bootable operating system."
Back up and restore with Windows Backup - Microsoft Support
Backup & restore, PC-to-PC transfer, and recovery options in Windows Transfer your files using an external storage device Transfer your files using Backup and Restore from Windows 7 or Windows …
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.
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.