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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
Windows Recovery Environment - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · UEFI Firmware Settings: When using this option, your device restarts and takes you to the UEFI firmware settings screen, where you can configure various hardware settings, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.