Recovering Your Operating System If Windows 8 Or Windows 8.1 Fails To Start - Lenovo ThinkCentre M93/p User Manual

• For Windows 8:
1. Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click
Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ General.
2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now ➙ Troubleshoot ➙ Advanced options.
3. Restart your computer following the instructions on the screen.
• For Windows 8.1:
1. Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click
Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Update and recovery ➙ Recovery.
2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now ➙ Troubleshoot ➙ Advanced options.
3. Restart your computer following the instructions on the screen.
Recovering your operating system if Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 fails
to start
The Windows recovery environment on your computer is capable of operating independently from the
Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system. This enables you to recover or repair the operating system
even if the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 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 instructions on the screen.
Note: Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power during the recovery process.
For more details about the recovery solutions provided on computers preinstalled with the Windows 8
or Windows 8.1 operating system, refer to the help information system of the Windows 8 or Windows
8.1 operating system.
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