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  1. Create installation media for Windows - Microsoft Support

    Installation media, such as a USB flash drive, can be used to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation of Windows, or reinstall Windows. To create installation media, go …

  2. Updating Windows bootable media to use the PCA2023 signed …

    Feb 4, 2025 · The PowerShell script described in this article can be used to update Windows bootable media so that the media can be used on systems that trust the “Windows UEFI CA …

  3. Recovery Drive - Microsoft Support

    This utility creates a USB recovery media that can help you restore your Windows device to its factory settings, even if you replace the hard drive or completely wipe the drive.

  4. Startup Repair - Microsoft Support

    Oct 14, 2025 · This tool is particularly useful when your computer is experiencing issues such as missing or damaged system files, corrupted boot configuration data, or other startup-related …

  5. Use Bootrec.exe in the Windows RE to troubleshoot startup issues

    Note To start the computer from the Windows Vista or Windows 7 DVD, the computer must be configured to start from the DVD drive. For information about how to do this, see the …

  6. Boot Surface from a USB device - Microsoft Support

    For info about how to create a bootable USB drive for your Surface, see Creating and using a USB recovery drive for Surface. To download a recovery image for your Surface device, see …

  7. Backup, restore, and recovery in Windows - Microsoft Support

    This tool can be used to download the latest version of Windows and create a bootable USB drive or DVD, which can then be used to perform in-place installations or brand-new installations of …

  8. Ways to install Windows 11 - Microsoft Support

    Feb 4, 2025 · For more information, see the device's documentation or the device manufacturer's website. From the device's boot menu, select the Windows 11 installation media. The device is …

  9. “An operating system wasn’t found” error when booting Windows

    When trying to boot Windows, you receive the error: An operating system wasn’t found. Try disconnecting any drives that don’t contain an operating system. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart

  10. Unmountable Boot Volume - Microsoft Support

    1.Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer. Click to select any options that are required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are …