Recovery Information; Restore System Files And Settings To An Earlier Point; Restore Your Files From A Backup; Reset Your Computer - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme User Manual

Recovery information

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

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.
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