我们鼓励您在计算机上安装Windows 10或购买新 PC 后立即创建恢复驱动器。当Windows 10(Windows 10)停止工作并且您无法使用您的应用程序或访问您的文件时，它可以成为救命稻草。你到底能用它做什么？它如何在您需要帮助的时候帮助您？它为您提供了重置、恢复和修补Windows 10的工具和选项，以使其重新焕发生机。以下是您可以使用Windows 10恢复USB驱动器执行的操作：
注意：(NOTE: )如果您不知道什么是 Windows 恢复驱动器以及如何制作，请先阅读本指南：如何为 Windows 10 创建 USB 恢复闪存驱动器(How to create a USB recovery flash drive for Windows 10)。即使您的计算机无法启动，Windows 10恢复驱动器也可以帮助您解决问题，甚至重新安装Windows。
如何启动适用于Windows 10的恢复(Windows 10)USB驱动器
要利用Windows 10恢复USB驱动器，您首先必须从您创建的驱动器启动系统。(boot your system from the drive)将(Insert)恢复USB驱动器插入您的 PC，并确保它在下次重新启动时从它启动。加载后，恢复驱动器首先显示您喜欢使用的键盘布局选项。找到您要用于在恢复环境中输入的语言，然后单击或点击其名称。如果您的键盘布局未显示在第一个屏幕上，请转到“查看更多键盘布局。(See more keyboard layouts.)” 对于大多数人来说，“美国(US)”布局很有效，即使他们不会说英语。
选择Windows 10(Windows 10)恢复驱动器使用的键盘布局
该工具已启动，我们已准备好从U盘恢复(USB)Windows 10或执行其他恢复任务。那么，让我们看看您可以使用Windows 10恢复USB驱动器执行的所有操作：
1.使用恢复U(USB)盘重置Windows 10
重置 Windows 10(reset of Windows 10)会从计算机中删除您的所有个人文件和设置。运行重置有两个原因：
- 您想摆脱所有文件和对Windows 10中设置的更改。建议将其作为一种全新的开始方式。如果您积累了许多系统更改并且您的计算机变慢了，它可以提高Windows 10的性能。(Windows 10)
- 你想把你的电脑给别人，同时保护你的隐私。执行重置时，您的个人数据和设置不会与 PC 一起使用。
在“选择一个选项”(“Choose an option” )屏幕上，选择“从驱动器恢复(Recover from a drive)”。
从驱动器恢复 Windows 10
您有两个重置选项：
- “只需删除我的文件(Just remove my files)”- 删除个人文件，并将Windows 10设置重置为默认值。但是，您的个人文件仍然可以使用数据恢复工具(data recovery tool)进行恢复。
- “完全清洁驱动器(Fully clean the drive)” - 确保完成后您的数据和设置不可用。数据被彻底删除，普通恢复工具无法再恢复。如果您想要完全的隐私，这是最好的选择。但是，该过程需要更长的时间才能执行。
选择适合您需要的选项。
从恢复驱动器重置 Windows 10
Windows 10 运行了一些准备工作，当它准备好时，它会为您提供重置过程的最终确认。单击(Click)或点击“恢复(Recover)”开始。
从恢复驱动器重置 Windows 10
注意：(NOTE:)如果您希望进行全新的Windows 10安装，请按照以下步骤操作：如何从 DVD、USB 或 ISO 文件安装 Windows 10(How to install Windows 10 from DVD, USB, or ISO file)。
2.使用恢复USB驱动器将Windows 10恢复到以前的状态
Windows 10 创建还原点，允许您回滚导致系统故障的更改。定期创建还原点是个好主意，尤其是在任何主要硬件或软件升级之前。
当一切似乎都丢失时，系统还原可以成为救命稻草(a system restore can be a lifesaver)，让您可以返回并从错误的驱动程序、拙劣的Windows 10更新或令人讨厌的应用程序中恢复系统。在“选择一个选项”(“Choose an option” )屏幕上，选择疑难解答。(Troubleshoot.)
Windows 10恢复驱动器提供的高级选项
在“高级选项(Advanced options)”屏幕上，单击或点击“系统还原(System Restore)”选项。
从Windows 10恢复驱动器访问系统还原(System Restore)
有关从恢复驱动器进行系统还原的完整过程，请参阅如何在不到达桌面的情况下从引导进行 Windows 系统还原(How to do a Windows System Restore from the boot without reaching the desktop)。
3. 使用恢复USB驱动器返回到以前版本的Windows 10
Windows 10 的恢复USB驱动器还允许您卸载最后的质量或功能更新。在“高级选项(Advanced options)”屏幕上，单击或点击“卸载更新”。(“Uninstall Updates.”)请注意，在2020 年 10 月更新(October 2020 Update)之前的Windows 10版本中，此选项称为“返回上一版本”。(“Go back to the previous version.”)
从 Windows 10 卸载更新
接下来，Windows 10恢复USB驱动器为您提供了两个选项：“卸载最新质量更新”(“Uninstall latest quality update”)和“卸载最新功能更新”(“Uninstall latest feature update”)。选择你想要的。
选择(Choose)卸载最新质量或功能更新
在下一个屏幕上，如果您选择卸载最新的质量更新，则会通知您您的个人文件、应用程序和设置不会受到影响。另一方面，如果您选择卸载最新的功能更新，则会警告您将失去所有这些。在这两种情况下，请按“卸载质量更新”(“Uninstall quality update”)或“卸载功能更新”(“Uninstall feature update.”)确认您要继续。
使用 Windows 10 恢复USB驱动器卸载质量更新
Windows 10 正在卸载最新的质量更新
该过程结束后，您会收到通知，您可以按“完成”(Done)并重新启动Windows 10 PC。希望(Hopefully)现在一切正常。
(Latest)已从Windows 10卸载(Windows 10)最新质量更新
注意：(NOTE:)如果这不起作用，您可能需要进入安全模式并从(enter Safe Mode)Windows 10卸载更多更新以尝试修复它。
4. 使用恢复USB驱动器将Windows 10和您的数据替换为系统映像
Windows 10可以创建安装它的整个分区的映像，以及存储在那里的所有应用程序和个人文件。系统映像是系统分区的完整副本，在备份文件中，系统数据和个人数据之间没有区别。当您使用恢复驱动器通过系统映像恢复Windows 10时，所有系统和个人数据都将替换为备份时可用的数据。自此备份以来所做的任何更改都将丢失。
您可以通过单击或点击“系统映像恢复”从“(“System Image Recovery.”)高级选项”屏幕访问系统映像恢复工具。(Advanced options)
从Windows 10恢复驱动器使用系统映像恢复(System Image Recovery)
在以下屏幕上，选择要还原的操作系统。这将启动您完成恢复的系统映像恢复应用程序。
5.使用Windows 10恢复U(USB)盘修复系统启动
当 Windows 10 启动时出现问题时，您可以从恢复驱动器修复它们。要修复启动，请在恢复驱动器的“高级选项(Advanced options)”屏幕上，选择“启动修复(Startup Repair)”。
(Startup Repair)使用Windows 10恢复驱动器进行启动修复
在下一个屏幕上，选择要还原的操作系统。Windows 10 的故障排除程序会(The troubleshooting program of Windows 10)运行几分钟，显示“正在诊断您的 PC”(“Diagnosing your PC”)消息，如下面的屏幕截图所示。
使用Windows 10(Windows 10)恢复驱动器诊断您的 PC
完成后，它会为您提供为您的系统确定的修复选项。如果它无法识别问题和修复，它会为您提供返回恢复工具的选项。
6. 使用Windows 10恢复USB驱动器启动命令提示符(Command Prompt)
从恢复驱动器启动命令提示符(Command Prompt)，在“高级选项(Advanced options)”屏幕上，单击或点击“命令提示符(Command Prompt)”。
从Windows 10恢复驱动器启动命令提示符(Command Prompt)
显示命令提示符(Command Prompt )窗口，您可以开始输入命令。完成后，键入命令“ Exit ”返回恢复(Recovery)工具。
Windows 10恢复驱动器中的命令提示符(Command Prompt)
如果Windows 10无法启动并且启动修复(Startup Repair )无法解决问题，则值得尝试命令提示符中的 Bootrec.exe 工具来修复启动记录(Bootrec.exe tool in Command Prompt to fix boot records)。
7. 使用Windows 10恢复USB驱动器访问BIOS或UEFI
可能需要更改 Windows 10 PC 或设备的UEFI 固件或 BIOS(UEFI firmware or the BIOS)，以使系统再次可用。恢复驱动器提供了一种访问UEFI或BIOS的方法。在“高级选项(Advanced options)”屏幕中，单击或点击“ UEFI 固件设置”(UEFI Firmware Settings)。
使用Windows 10恢复驱动器访问UEFI 固件设置(UEFI Firmware Settings)
接下来，单击或点击重新启动(Restart)以开始该过程。
(Restart)使用Windows 10(Windows 10)恢复驱动器重新启动以更改UEFI 固件(UEFI Firmware)设置
重新启动后，您的 PC 或设备会加载BIOS或UEFI设置，您可以在其中进行更改。
您(Did)是否解决了Windows 10的问题？
Windows 10恢复USB驱动器是故障排除系统崩溃和问题的重要工具。当Windows 10无法启动或无法正常工作时，恢复驱动器会为您提供解决问题的选项。试一试，看看它是如何工作的，并告诉我们您使用Windows 10恢复驱动器的体验。它是否能够帮助您解决Windows 10的问题？
How to use a Windows 10 recovery USB drive -
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NOTE: If you don’t know what a Windows recovery drive is and how to make one, read this guide first: How to create a USB recovery flash drive for Windows 10. Even if your computer can’t start, a Windows 10 recovery drive can help you troubleshoot problems and even reinstall Windows.
How to start the recovery USB drive for Windows 10
To take advantage of the Windows 10 recovery USB drive, you first have to boot your system from the drive you created. Insert the recovery USB drive into your PC and make sure that it boots from it during the next restart. When loaded, the recovery drive first shows the options for the keyboard layout that you prefer using. Find the language you want to use for typing in the recovery environment, and click or tap on its name. If your keyboard layout is not shown on this first screen, go “See more keyboard layouts.” For most people, the “US” layout works well, even if they are not English speakers.
Choose the keyboard layout used by the Windows 10 recovery drive
The tool is started, and we are ready to restore Windows 10 from the USB stick or perform other recovery tasks. So, let’s see all the things you can do with the Windows 10 recovery USB drive:
1. Use the recovery USB drive to reset Windows 10
The reset of Windows 10 deletes all your personal files and settings from the computer. There are two reasons to run the reset:
- You want to get rid of all your files and changes to the settings in Windows 10. This is recommended as a drastic way to start fresh. It can improve the performance of Windows 10 if you have accumulated many system changes and your computer has gotten slower.
- You want to give your computer to someone else, while protecting your privacy. When performing the reset, your personal data and settings are not made available together with the PC.
On the “Choose an option” screen, choose “Recover from a drive.”
Recovering Windows 10 from a drive
You are given two reset options:
- “Just remove my files” - personal files are deleted, and the Windows 10 settings are reset to their defaults. However, your personal files can still be restored using a data recovery tool.
- “Fully clean the drive” - makes sure that your data and settings are not available after you are done. The data is thoroughly deleted, and the common recovery tools are not able to restore it any longer. This is the best option if you want complete privacy. However, the process takes a lot longer to perform.
Select the option that fits your needs.
Resetting Windows 10 from the recovery drive
Windows 10 runs a bit of preparation, and when it’s ready, it presents you with the final confirmation of the resetting process. Click or tap “Recover” to start.
Resetting Windows 10 from the recovery drive
NOTE: If you’d rather do a clean Windows 10 install, follow these steps instead: How to install Windows 10 from DVD, USB, or ISO file.
2. Use the recovery USB drive to restore Windows 10 to a previous state
Windows 10 creates restore points that allow you to roll back changes that make your system malfunction. It is a good idea to create restore points on a regular basis and especially before any major hardware or software upgrades.
When everything seems lost, a system restore can be a lifesaver, allowing you to go back and recover your system from a bad driver, a botched Windows 10 update, or a nasty app. On the “Choose an option” screen, select Troubleshoot.
The advanced options offered by the Windows 10 recovery drive
On the “Advanced options” screen, click or tap on the “System Restore” option.
Accessing System Restore from the Windows 10 recovery drive
For the full procedure of working with system restore from a recovery drive, see How to do a Windows System Restore from the boot without reaching the desktop.
3. Use the recovery USB drive to go back to a previous version of Windows 10
Windows 10’s recovery USB drive also allows you to uninstall the last quality or feature updates. On the “Advanced options” screen, click or tap on “Uninstall Updates.” Note that in versions of Windows 10 before October 2020 Update, this option was called “Go back to the previous version.”
Uninstall Updates from Windows 10
Next, the Windows 10 recovery USB drive gives you two options: “Uninstall latest quality update” and “Uninstall latest feature update”. Select the one you want.
Choose to uninstall latest quality or feature update
On the next screen, if you chose to uninstall the latest quality update, you are notified that your personal files, apps, and settings are not going to be affected. On the other hand, if you chose to uninstall the latest feature update, you are warned that you’re going to lose all that. In both cases, confirm that you want to continue by pressing the “Uninstall quality update” or “Uninstall feature update.”
Uninstall quality update using a Windows 10 recovery USB drive
Windows 10 is uninstalling latest quality update
When the process is over, you’re notified, and you can push Done and reboot your Windows 10 PC. Hopefully, everything works as it should now.
Latest quality update has been uninstalled from Windows 10
NOTE: If this doesn’t work, you might want to enter Safe Mode and uninstall even more updates from Windows 10 to try to repair it.
4. Use the recovery USB drive to replace Windows 10 and your data with a system image
Windows 10 can create an image of the entire partition where it is installed together with all the apps and personal files stored there. The system image is a full copy of the system partition and, in the backup file, there is no differentiation between the system and personal data. When you use the recovery drive to recover Windows 10 with a system image, all system and personal data are replaced with what was available at the moment of the backup. Any changes made since this backup are lost.
You can access the system image recovery tool from the “Advanced options” screen by clicking or tapping on “System Image Recovery.”
Using System Image Recovery from a Windows 10 recovery drive
On the following screen, select the operating system that you want to restore. This launches the system image restoration app where you complete the recovery.
5. Use the Windows 10 recovery USB drive to repair the system’s startup
When Windows 10 has problems starting up, you can fix them from the recovery drive. To repair the startup, on the “Advanced options” screen of the recovery drive, choose “Startup Repair.”
Startup Repair using the Windows 10 recovery drive
On the next screen, select the operating system that you want to restore. The troubleshooting program of Windows 10 runs for a few minutes showing the “Diagnosing your PC” message, as you can see in the screenshot below.
Diagnosing your PC using the Windows 10 recovery drive
When it is done, it presents you with the repair options identified for your system. If it is not able to identify problems and fixes, it offers you the option to go back to the recovery tool.
6. Use the Windows 10 recovery USB drive to launch Command Prompt
The launch of the Command Prompt from the recovery drive, on the “Advanced options” screen, click or tap “Command Prompt.”
Starting the Command Prompt from the Windows 10 recovery drive
The Command Prompt window shows up, and you can start typing commands. When you are done, type the command “Exit” to go back to the Recovery tool.
The Command Prompt from the Windows 10 recovery drive
If Windows 10 has trouble booting and Startup Repair can’t fix the problem, it’s worth trying the Bootrec.exe tool in Command Prompt to fix boot records.
7. Use a Windows 10 recovery USB drive to access BIOS or UEFI
Making changes in the UEFI firmware or the BIOS of your Windows 10 PC or device can be necessary to make the system usable again. The recovery drive offers a way to access the UEFI or BIOS. In the “Advanced options” screen, click or tap “UEFI Firmware Settings.”
Accessing the UEFI Firmware Settings using the Windows 10 recovery drive
Next, click or tap Restart to start the process.
Restart to change UEFI Firmware settings using the Windows 10 recovery drive
After the restart, your PC or device loads the BIOS or UEFI settings where you can make changes.
Did you fix your problems with Windows 10?
The Windows 10 recovery USB drive is an essential tool for the troubleshooting of a system with crashes and problems. When Windows 10 fails to start or work correctly, the recovery drive gives you options to fix your problems. Try it out, see how it works, and let us know about your experience with the Windows 10 recovery drive. Did it manage to help you fix your problems with Windows 10?
