Restore System Files And Settings To An Earlier Point; Restore Your Files From A Backup; Reset Your Computer; Use Advanced Options - Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 2 User Manual

Restore system files and settings to an earlier point

1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.
2. Click Recovery ➙ Open System Restore. Then, follow the on-screen instructions.

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. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.
2. Click File History ➙ Restore personal files. Then, follow the on-screen instructions.

Reset your computer

In the resetting process, you can choose to keep your files or remove them when you reinstall the operating
system.
Note: The items in the graphical user interface (GUI) might change without notice.
1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Update & Security ➙ Recovery.
2. In the Reset this PC section, click Get started.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your computer.

Use advanced options

Note: The items in the graphical user interface (GUI) might change without notice.
1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Update & security ➙ Recovery.
2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now ➙ Troubleshoot ➙ Advanced options.
3. Select a preferred option from the following list, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
• Restore the Windows operating system from a restore point recorded on your computer.
• Restore the Windows operating system from a specific system image.
• Fix problems that prevent the Windows operating system from loading.
• Use the Command Prompt for advanced troubleshooting.
• Change the UEFI firmware settings on your computer.
• Change the startup settings of the Windows operating system.
• Go back to the previous build.

Windows automatic recovery

Note: Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power during the recovery process.
The Windows recovery environment on your computer operates independently from the Windows 10
operating system. It enables you to recover or repair the operating system even if the Windows 10 operating
system fails to start.
After two consecutive failed boot attempts, the Windows recovery environment starts automatically. Then
you can choose repair and recovery options by following the on-screen instructions.

Create and use a recovery USB device

It is recommended that you create a recovery USB drive as early as possible as a backup for the Windows
recovery programs. With the recovery USB drive, you can troubleshoot and fix the problems even if the
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