
Reset your PC - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Learn about the different reset options in Windows and how to reset your device.
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 …
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.
Before you recycle, sell, or gift your Xbox or Windows PC
Note: In Windows 10, you can access it from Update & Security > Recovery. Under Reset this PC, select Get started, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
Backup, restore, and recovery in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn about the different tools to backup and restore your data, and to recover Windows in case of a system failure.
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.
Reinstall Windows with the installation media - Microsoft Support
Before reinstalling Windows using the installation media, review the article Recovery options in Windows, which provides an overview of the different solutions to recover Windows.
Windows Recovery Environment - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · If your PC is having trouble starting up, Windows RE can automatically start and try to repair the issue. Windows RE is also a starting point for various tools for manual system …
Back up and restore with Windows Backup - Microsoft Support
Learn how to back up and restore apps, settings, files, photos, and Microsoft Edge favorites and preferences on your Windows PC using Windows Backup.
Restore or reset Surface for Windows - Microsoft Support
Before you reset your device and reinstall Windows, you can choose to keep your files or remove them. If you can't sign in to Windows, try retrieving your password before performing a reset.