User's Guide

Restore system files and settings to an earlier point
1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.
2. Click Recovery ᇆOpen System Restore. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
Restore your files from a backup
If you use the File History tool to restore your files from a backup, ensure that you backed up your data earlier
with the tool.
1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.
2. Click File History ᇆRestore personal files.Then follow the on-screen instructions.
Reset your computer
In the resetting process, you can choose to keep your files or remove them when you reinstall the operating
system.
Note: The items in the graphical user interface (GUI) might change without notice.
1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ᇆUpdate & Security ᇆRecovery.
2. In the Reset this PC section, click Get started.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your computer.
Use advanced options
Note: The items in the graphical user interface (GUI) might change without notice.
1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ᇆUpdate & security ᇆRecovery.
2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now ᇆTroubleshoot ᇆAdvanced options.
3. Select a preferred option from the following list, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
System Restore: Use a restore point recorded on your PC to restore Windows.
Go back to the previous version
System Image Recovery: Recover Windows using a specific system image file.
Startup Repair: Fix problems that keep Windows from loading.
Command Prompt: Use the Command Prompt for advanced troubleshooting.
UEFI Firmware Settings: Change settings in your PC’s UEFI firmware.
Startup Settings: Change Windows startup behavior.
Windows automatic recovery
Note: Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power during the recovery process.
The Windows recovery environment on your computer operates independently from the Windows 10
operating system. It enables you to recover or repair the operating system even if the Windows 10 operating
system fails to start.
After two consecutive failed boot attempts, the Windows recovery environment starts automatically. Then
you can choose repair and recovery options by following the on-screen instructions.
Create and use a recovery USB device
It is recommended that you create a recovery USB drive as early as possible as a backup for the Windows
recovery programs. With the recovery USB drive, you can troubleshoot and fix the problems even if the
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