Download Windows Recovery ((link)) May 2026

If prompted by UAC, click Yes .

Wait 10–30 minutes. When finished, click Finish . download windows recovery

Confirm the warning that all data will be deleted, then click Create . If prompted by UAC, click Yes

Plug in an empty USB drive (8+ GB).

Check the box: “Back up system files to the recovery drive” (recommended). Click Next . If prompted by UAC