Use a USB drive (not supplied) to create a Windows recovery
drive. If Windows will not start, you can use the recovery drive to
restore or reset Windows.
Note: 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
- In the Windows 10 search box, enter Create a
recovery drive and select the matched result.
- Make sure Back up system files to the recovery
drive is selected and then select Next.
- Plug a USB drive into your computer, select it, and then
select .
Attention: Previous files on the drive will be deleted.
Back up personal files before using it to create a recovery drive.
When the recovery drive is created, you may 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.