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.

Dec 5, 2025 · Home Users If you need help downloading, installing, or activating Windows or Office, need technical support or have any account & billing related questions, select the Get help button …

Learn about the different tools to backup and restore your data, and to recover Windows in case of a system failure.

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 …

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 …

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.

A BitLocker recovery key is needed when BitLocker can’t automatically unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. This key, which is a 48-digit number, is used to regain access to the drive.

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 …

Caution: As soon as you create a new recovery code, any previous codes will no longer work.

Oct 14, 2025 · The installation media for Windows is a versatile tool that serves multiple purposes, including in-place installations for recovery and new installations. This media, typically created on a …