Recovery; Restore System Files And Settings To An Earlier Point; Restore Your Files From A Backup; Reset Your Computer - Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Hardware Maintenance Manual

Table 1. Options on the main screen of the UEFI diagnostic program
DIAGNOSTICS
• CPU [U]
• DISPLAY [D]
• KEYBOARD [K]
• MEMORY [E]
• MOTHERBOARD [H]
• MOUSE [W]
• PCI EXPRESS [P]
• STORAGE [S]
• RUN ALL [R]
Note: The options on the main screen might vary, depending on the hardware configuration and the UEFI
diagnostic program version preinstalled on the computer.

Recovery

This section introduces the recovery information of the Windows 10 operating system. Ensure that you read
and follow the on-screen recovery instructions. The data on your computer might be deleted during the
recovery process. To avoid data loss, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.

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

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, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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TOOLS
• SYSTEM INFORMATION [F1]
• BAD BLOCK RECOVERY [F3]
• SMART INFORMATION [F5]