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 …

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.

Select the Start button, then Power > Restart.

Here's a list of startup settings that you can choose from. To select one, use the number keys or function keys F1-F9: Enable debugging. Starts Windows in an advanced troubleshooting mode …

By booting from the installation media and selecting the appropriate recovery options, you can restore your system to a stable state without the need for a complete wipe. In cases where a …

Startup Repair is a Windows recovery tool that can fix certain system problems that might prevent Windows from starting. It scans your computer for the problem and then tries to fix it so your …

To make sure you’ll be able to boot from the recovery drive, configure the boot order so the USB drive is the first option. For more info, see How do I use the BIOS/UEFI? Related topics

Follow these steps to reinstall Windows using the recovery media: Start your device from the USB drive that was created with Recovery Drive. The process to boot from a USB drive may vary …

Learn how to optimize system performance by managing startup applications in Windows.

Look for a tab in the BIOS Setup Utility that is labeled Boot Order, Boot Options, or Boot. Following the directions on the screen, use the arrow keys to go to the Boot Order, then press …

Check the Boot Configuration to try to fix this. On older devices, the Surface turns on and displays a drive icon with an X in the top right corner. When you turn on your Surface, it boots to UEFI …