System recovery tools are essential utilities that enable users to restore their Windows operating system to a previous state, often used to recover from system failures, malware infections, or other critical issues. Windows provides several built-in recovery options, such as System Restore, Recovery Drive, and the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). This article will guide you through using these tools effectively.

System Restore

System Restore is a feature that allows you to revert your computer's state to a previous point in time. This can be particularly useful if a recent change has caused system instability.

How to Create a System Restore Point

1. Open System Properties:

   • Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, and press Enter.

2. Access System Protection:

   • Go to the "System Protection" tab.

3. Create a Restore Point:

   • Click on "Create".
   • Enter a description for the restore point and click "Create".

How to Restore from a System Restore Point

1. Open System Restore:

   • Press Win + R, type rstrui, and press Enter.

2. Follow the Wizard:

   • Follow the on-screen instructions to select a restore point and restore your system.

Recovery Drive

A Recovery Drive can help you troubleshoot and restore your system even if it won't start.

How to Create a Recovery Drive

1. Open Recovery Drive Creation Tool:

   • Press Win + S, type Recovery Drive, and select the tool.

2. Create the Drive:

   • Follow the on-screen instructions to create a recovery drive on a USB stick.

Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)

WinRE is a powerful tool that provides several recovery options, including System Restore, System Image Recovery, and Startup Repair.

How to Access WinRE

1. Boot into WinRE:

   • Restart your computer and press F8 or Shift + F8 (depending on your system) during boot.
   • Alternatively, you can access it via Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Advanced startup > Restart now.

2. Use WinRE Tools:

   • System Restore: Select "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "System Restore".
   • System Image Recovery: Select "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "System Image Recovery".
   • Startup Repair: Select "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Startup Repair".

Practical Examples

Example 1: Creating a System Restore Point via CMD

You can create a system restore point using the Command Prompt.

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

   • Press Win + X, select "Command Prompt (Admin)".

2. Create Restore Point:

   • Execute the following command:

     wmic.exe /Namespace:\\root\default Path SystemRestore Call CreateRestorePoint "MyRestorePoint", 100, 7

Example 2: Accessing WinRE via CMD

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

   • Press Win + X, select "Command Prompt (Admin)".

2. Reboot into WinRE:

   • Execute the following command:

     shutdown /r /o /f /t 00