Create a recovery drive

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
  1. In the Windows 10 search box, enter Create a recovery drive and select the matched result.
  2. Make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and then select Next.
  3. Plug a USB drive into 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 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.