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  1. 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 can help …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Backup and restore with File History - Microsoft Support

    Oct 14, 2025 · File History is a handy feature in Windows that helps you protect your personal files and folders from accidental loss or damage. Think of it as a backup system that automatically saves …

  6. 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.

  7. Fix issues by reinstalling the current version of Windows

    If your PC is experiencing problems, especially issues related to Windows Update, you can use the Fix problems using Windows Update recovery option to reinstall the current version of Windows. This …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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, which are snapshots of …

  10. How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender

    If you suspect that your device may have malware you should have Microsoft Defender run a scan. Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.