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– Use recovery solutions in Windows Settings.
1. Click the Start button to open the Start menu.
2. Click Settings ➙ Update & security ➙ Recovery.
3. Choose the appropriate recovery solution by following the instructions on the screen.
– Use System Restore to restore system files and settings to an earlier point.
1. Right-click the Start button to open the Start context menu.
2. Click Control Panel. View Control Panel using Large icons or Small icons, and then click
Recovery ➙ Open System Restore.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
– Use the File History tool to restore your files from a backup.
Note: If you use the File History tool to restore your files from a backup, ensure that you backed up
your data earlier with the tool.
1. Right-click the Start button to open the Start context menu.
2. Click Control Panel. View Control Panel using Large icons or Small icons, and then click File
History ➙ Restore personal files.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
– Use the Windows recovery environment by doing one of the following:
– After several consecutive failed boot attempts, the Windows recovery environment might start
automatically. Follow the instructions on the screen to choose the appropriate recovery solution.
– Select the recovery medium you created earlier with the Windows tool as the startup device. See
"Selecting a temporary startup device" on page 66. Then, follow the instructions on the screen
to choose the appropriate recovery solution.
Note: To create a recovery medium, see "Good maintenance practices" on page 56.
• Use the Lenovo Rescue System program to restore the storage drive from a backup, or restore the C
drive to the factory-default settings.
Notes:
– The Lenovo Rescue System program might not be available on some Windows 10 computer models.
– If you use the Lenovo Rescue System program to restore the storage drive from a backup, ensure that
you backed up your data earlier with the program.
To use the Lenovo Rescue System program, do one of the following:
– Open the Lenovo Rescue System program. See "Accessing a program on your computer" on page 38.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
– Turn on or restart your computer. Then, repeatedly press and release the F2 key until the Lenovo
Rescue System program opens. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: For some keyboards, you might need to press Fn+F2 to open the Lenovo Rescue System
program.
• Use the recovery USB key provided by Lenovo to restore the entire storage drive to the factory-default
settings.
– If your computer comes with the recovery USB key, follow the instructions shipped with the USB key.
– If your computer does not come with the recovery USB key, contact the Lenovo Customer Support
Center to order a recovery USB key. See "Calling for service" on page 118.
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