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  1. Recovery Drive - Microsoft Support

    The recovery media includes built-in Windows files, any updates installed at the time of media creation, and any customizations from the PC manufacturer, ensuring a reliable backup solution for bare metal …

  2. Create installation media for Windows - Microsoft Support

    To create installation media, go to the software download website, where step-by-step instructions can be found. On that website, you can select a version of Windows and create installation media on a …

  3. 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.

  4. Windows recovery environment - Microsoft Support

    Oct 14, 2025 · Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) is a set of built‑in Windows tools designed to help troubleshoot and fix common system problems. If your PC has trouble starting, …

  5. 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.

  6. Surface Recovery Image Download - Microsoft Support

    Continue with the steps below to begin the recovery image download. Tip: Multiple recovery images may be available for download. We recommend selecting the most recent version.

  7. Microsoft Support

    Microsoft Support is here to help you with Microsoft products. Find how-to articles, videos, and training for Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Windows 11, Surface, and more.

  8. Creating and using a USB recovery drive for Surface - Microsoft Support

    If Windows won't start or isn't responding, you can use a USB recovery drive to access recovery tools and solve problems. Your Surface comes with Windows recovery info that allows you to refresh it or …

  9. Backup, restore, and recovery in Windows - Microsoft Support

    The Recovery Drive utility in Windows is designed to back up the essential files needed to restore your PC to its original state. It creates a USB recovery media that can help you restore your Windows …

  10. KB5042429: New recovery tool to help with ... - support.microsoft.com

    As a follow-up to the CrowdStrike Falcon agent issue impacting Windows clients and servers, we have released an updated recovery tool with two repair options to help IT administrators expedite the …