To download Windows 10 installation media, see Recovery options in Windows. To create a USB recovery drive Prepare a flash drive that is at least 16 GB and plug the drive into the PC. It doesn't contain your personal files, settings, or programs. It's a good idea to Backup and Restore in Windows frequently because the recovery drive isn't a system image. If you ever need to use the recovery drive to reinstall Windows 10 on your PC, see Recovery options in Windows for further instructions.
Enter recovery drive in the search box, and then select Create.
You might be asked to enter an admin password or confirm your choice. To create a USB recovery drive Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. In the search box next to the Start button, search for Create a recovery drive and then select it. To create a recovery drive in Windows 10: To download Windows 11 installation media, see Recovery options in Windows. Need more options for creating a recovery drive?įor Windows 7, see Create a system repair disc.įor Windows 8.1, see Create a USB recovery drive. If you ever need to use the recovery drive to reinstall Windows 11 on your PC, see Recovery options in Windows for further instructions. Many files need to be copied to the recovery drive, so this might take a while.
When the tool opens, make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and then select Next.Ĭonnect a USB drive to your PC, select it, and then select Next. You might be asked to enter an admin password or confirm your choice. Click in the Edition list box, choose your edition then click Next. If your PC does not automatically boot to the USB or DVD media, you might have to open a boot menu or change the boot order in your PCs BIOS or UEFI settings.
In the search box on the task bar, search for Create a recovery drive and then select it. Select the option Create installation media for another PC if you want to download a ISO image or create a bootable DVD or USB thumb drive, Click Next If you want to download a particular edition or both architectures, uncheck the Use the recommended option for this PC. Attach the USB flash drive or insert the DVD on the PC where you want to install Windows 10. To create a recovery drive in Windows 11: Create a Windows Install Disc or Bootable USB Drive. Warning: Use an empty USB drive because this process will erase any data that's already stored on the drive. 1 and 10, including boot into safe mode for automatic repair, run CHKDSK command to check and fix.