
Create installation media for Windows - Microsoft Support
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 …
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.
Updating Windows bootable media to use the PCA2023 signed …
Feb 4, 2025 · The PowerShell script described in this article can be used to update Windows bootable media so that the media can be used on systems that trust the “Windows UEFI CA …
Startup Repair - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · This tool is particularly useful when your computer is experiencing issues such as missing or damaged system files, corrupted boot configuration data, or other startup-related …
Use Bootrec.exe in the Windows RE to troubleshoot startup issues
Note To start the computer from the Windows Vista or Windows 7 DVD, the computer must be configured to start from the DVD drive. For information about how to do this, see the …
Ways to install Windows 11 - Microsoft Support
Feb 4, 2025 · For more information, see the device's documentation or the device manufacturer's website. From the device's boot menu, select the Windows 11 installation media. The device is …
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.
Boot Surface from a USB device - Microsoft Support
For info about how to create a bootable USB drive for your Surface, see Creating and using a USB recovery drive for Surface. To download a recovery image for your Surface device, see …
Backup, restore, and recovery in Windows - 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 in-place installations or brand-new installations of …
Unmountable Boot Volume - Microsoft Support
1.Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer. Click to select any options that are required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are …