Create a system restore point manually
You can use Windows System Restore to create a restore point at any time.
Step 1. In Windows 10 search box, enter Create a restore point and select the matched result.
Step 2. Select the System Protection tab and then select Create.
Note: System protection must be turned on for the system drive (typically with drive letter C)
before you can create restore points. Select a drive and then select Configure to turn on or disable
system protection.
Restore from a system restore point
Step 1. In Windows 10 search box, enter Recovery and select the matched result.
Step 2. Select Open System Restore ➙ Next.
Step 3. Select a restore point and then select Next ➙ Finish.
Note: You may select Scan for affected programs to check which program and driver installation
is associated with a particular restore point.
Reset Windows
If Windows is not running well as usual, you can choose to reset it.
Step 1. Open the Start menu and then select Settings ➙ Update & Security ➙ Recovery.
Step 2. Under Reset this PC, click Get started.
Step 3. Choose either Keep my files or Remove everything.
Attention: Back up personal data before choosing Remove everything.
Step 4. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the reset process.
Create a recovery drive
Use a USB drive (not supplied) to create a Windows recovery drive. In cases Windows cannot start, it can be
used to troubleshoot problems or reset Windows.
Notes: Most USB drives utilize the Type-A connector. If your computer does not include a USB Type-A
connector, you have two options:
• Purchase and use a USB drive with the Type-C connector, or
• Purchase and use a USB Type-C to Type-A adapter
Step 1. In Windows 10 search box, enter Create a recovery drive and select the matched result.
Step 2. Make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and then select Next.
Step 3. Connect a USB drive to your computer, select it, and then select Next ➙ Create.
Attention: Previous files on the drive will be deleted. Back up personal files before using it to
create a recovery drive.
When recovery drive is created, you might see a Delete the recovery partition from your PC option. If you
want to free up drive space on your computer, select it and then select Delete. Otherwise, select Finish.
Use a recovery drive to restore or reset Windows
If Windows cannot start, you can use a recovery drive (created in advance) to restore or reset Windows.
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