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 to the software download website, where step-by-step instructions can be found.
Reinstall Windows - Microsoft Support
Reinstall Windows 11 using installation media. This option will use a tool to create installation media which you can use to completely wipe the disk and install a fresh copy of Windows 11. This option requires you to use an external storage device such as a USB drive, and will give you an option to choose what to keep during installation.
Create a recovery drive - Microsoft Support
Create a recovery drive so you can reinstall Windows 10 or Windows 11 in case you experience a major issue such as hardware failure.
Ways to install Windows 11 - Microsoft Support
Create Windows 11 installation media. On the Windows 11 software download page, select Create tool now and follow the instructions to install Windows 11. Warning: Microsoft recommends against installing Windows 11 on a device that does not …
Update drivers manually in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.
Back up your Windows PC - Microsoft Support
We have your back! When you get a new Windows 11 PC, when you are setting it up, just log in with the same Microsoft account that you used to make the backup here. We'll see that you have backups and ask you if you would like to restore one.
Safely remove hardware in Windows - Microsoft Support
Safely remove hardware in Windows. Applies To. To avoid losing data, it's important to remove external hardware like hard drives and USB drives safely. Windows 11 Windows 10. Look for the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. If you don't see it, select Show hidden icons .
Boot Surface from a USB device - Microsoft Support
Booting from a USB device doesn’t refresh or reset your Surface. Instead, it lets you start your Surface using Windows or another operating system that’s on your USB device. For info about how to create a bootable USB drive for your Surface, see Creating and using a USB recovery drive for Surface.
Create a password reset disk for a local account in Windows
The password reset disk is a USB flash drive that acts as a recovery tool, providing you with a way to regain access to your files and settings in case you forget your password. It’s particularly useful because it can save you from the hassle of losing access to your account and data, especially if you do not use a Microsoft account that can ...
Creating and using a USB recovery drive for Surface
Download and create a factory recovery image for your Surface. Before you begin. A recovery drive lets you reset your Surface to its factory settings and can help you troubleshoot and fix problems with your Surface device. Windows comes with a …