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.
Running troubleshooters in Get Help - Microsoft Support
Get Help for Microsoft personal account users. Get Help for Microsoft work or school account users. Give feedback about Get Help
Windows File Recovery - Microsoft Support
Press the Windows key, enter Windows File Recovery in the search box, and then select Windows File Recovery.
Help with the Microsoft account recovery form
The steps below will help guide you when filling out the account recovery form. It can be a lengthy process as it's designed to ask questions about your account that only you can answer. Microsoft will review your answers and respond within 24 hours.
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. 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 ...
Create installation media for Windows - Microsoft Support
The media creation tool walks through creating installation media. Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025 After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10.
Windows Recovery Environment - Microsoft Support
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 trouble starting up, Windows RE can automatically start and try to repair the issue.
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.
KB5042429: New recovery tool to help with CrowdStrike issue …
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 repair process. The tool automates the manual …
Fix issues by reinstalling the current version of Windows
Using this tool will reinstall the current version of Windows on your device. This tool preserves all your apps, documents, and settings. Make sure to keep your PC connected to a power source and the internet during reinstallation.