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.

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.

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 …

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 …

A Windows repair disc is a bootable CD or DVD that contains tools to help troubleshoot and fix problems with your Windows operating system. It can be used to access system recovery …

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.

Learn how you can free up drive space in Windows. Keep your PC running smoothly and up to date by increasing the disk space.

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.

Learn how to create a password reset disk for a local account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

If your device is managed by an organization, check with your IT department to retrieve the recovery key. If you can’t find the BitLocker recovery key and are unable to undo any changes …