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Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows
This
chapter
provides
information
about
the
recovery
options
for
Windows
10.
You
may
need
to
recover
or
restore
Windows
if
you
encounter
the
following
situations:
• Your
computer
cannot
start
properly.
• Your
computer
does
not
work
well
after
installing
apps,
drivers,
or
updates.
Windows
10
provides
several
options
for
you
to
recover
or
restore
Windows.
The
following
table
helps
you
decide
which
option
to
use
if
you’re
having
problems
with
your
computer.
Problem
Available options
Your
computer
isn’t
working
well
after
installing
apps,
drivers,
or
updates.
Restore
from
a
system
restore
point.
Your
computer
isn’t
working
well
and
you
don’t
know
what
is
causing
the
problem.
Reset
your
computer.
Windows
cannot
start
properly.
Use
a
recovery
drive
to
recover
or
restore
your
computer.
You
want
to
recycle
or
donate
your
computer.
Reset
your
computer.