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.
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 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.
- Connect a USB drive to 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 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.