How do I create a recovery disk for Windows 8?

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How do I create a recovery disk for Windows 8?

Using the recovery USB drive in Windows 8

  1. Turn off the computer.
  2. Insert the recovery USB drive into a USB port on the computer and turn on the computer.
  3. Use the Down arrow key to select the USB drive (for example, UEFI: HP v220w 2.0PMAP), and then press the Enter key.
  4. Click the language for your keyboard.

How do I repair Windows 8.1 with installation disc?

To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Insert the original installation DVD or USB Drive.
  2. Restart your computer.
  3. Boot from the disc/USB.
  4. At the Install screen, click Repair your computer or press R.
  5. Click Troubleshoot.
  6. Click Command Prompt.
  7. Type these commands: bootrec /FixMbr bootrec /FixBoot bootrec /ScanOs bootrec /RebuildBcd.

Does Windows 8.1 have System Restore?

System Restore isn’t available for Windows RT 8.1. Windows automatically creates a restore point when you install desktop apps and new Windows updates, if the last restore point is older than 7 days. You can also create a restore point manually at any time.

Will a Windows 10 recovery disk work on Windows 8?

We will be happy to assist you. A Windows 10 recovery disk cannot reinstall Windows 8.1. New computers that come preinstalled with Windows often have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall the operating system in the event of a system crash.

How do I reinstall Windows 8.1 without a product key?

Skip Product Key Input in Windows 8.1 Setup

  1. If you are going to install Windows 8.1 using a USB drive, transfer the installation files to the USB and then proceed to step 2.
  2. Browse to the /sources folder.
  3. Look for the ei.cfg file and open it in a text editor such as Notepad or Notepad++ (preferred).

How do I restore my Windows 8.1 operating system?

Solution

  1. To open System Restore: • Open Control Panel (view by large icons). Click Recovery, then click Open System Restore to open System Restore. Proceed to step 2. •
  2. Click Next.
  3. Choose a restore point and click Next.
  4. Click the Finish button.
  5. Click Yes to confirm.

How do I restore back to Windows 8.1?

Rolling Back to a Restore Point in Windows 8.1 Save your work and then close all running programs. System Restore doesn’t muck with any data files, documents, pictures, or anything like that. On the Start screen, type restore point. The first result in Windows Search is Create a Restore Point. Tap or click the Create a Restore Point tile. Near the top, tap or click the System Restore button.

How to backup Windows 8.1?

1) Click Backup and then choose System Backup. 2) Select the external hard drive to save the Windows 8/8.1 system image. Rename the Task Name if required. 3) Hit Start Backup >> button to backup Windows 8/8.1 to external hard drive.

How to boot to the desktop in Windows 8.1?

click the Desktop tile to…

  • then click Properties .
  • then check the box next to Go to the desktop instead of Start when I sign in .
  • then reboot. Windows should plunk you right into Desktop.

    • How to unstall Windows 8.1?

    Open the Control Panel

  • Programs
  • Click the ‘Installed updates’ link under the ‘Programs and Features’ item.
  • Uninstall the following KBs: KB2949621 KB2938439 KB2937592 KB2932046 KB2919355
  • Reboot your PC and you are done