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<blockquote data-quote="Ink" data-source="post: 789602" data-attributes="member: 3">Since Windows 7, users are provided with a couple of basic recovery options, without needing 3rd party software:<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Create a restore point -- not recommended</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Create a system image -- relies on Windows Backup</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Create a system repair disc -- may be useful in for recovery purposes</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Create a recovery drive</li>
</ul>Windows 8.1 introduced a better way to recover the OS with Refresh and Reset PC.On Windows 10, it was simplified to Reset this PC, but essentially the same as above.<ol>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Keep my files -- removes apps and settings only</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Remove everything -- removes all personal files, apps and settings</li>
</ol>You can also use the Media Creation Tool to maintain a clean copy of the Windows 10 ISO on storage or burn image to USB.Mileage may vary. Always keep personal files backed up before performing any system recovery.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Ink, post: 789602, member: 3"] Since Windows 7, users are provided with a couple of basic recovery options, without needing 3rd party software: [LIST] [*]Create a restore point -- not recommended [*]Create a system image -- relies on Windows Backup [*]Create a system repair disc -- may be useful in for recovery purposes [*]Create a recovery drive [/LIST] Windows 8.1 introduced a better way to recover the OS with Refresh and Reset PC. On Windows 10, it was simplified to Reset this PC, but essentially the same as above. [LIST=1] [*]Keep my files -- removes apps and settings only [*]Remove everything -- removes all personal files, apps and settings [/LIST] You can also use the Media Creation Tool to maintain a clean copy of the Windows 10 ISO on storage or burn image to USB. [I]Mileage may vary. Always keep personal files backed up before performing any system recovery.[/I] [/QUOTE]

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