Windows 10: how to reinstall windows 10 from recovery drive without losing personal files???

I created a recovery drive for my windows 10 PC.

Now my PC not works well.

So I wish to reinstall windows from the recovery drive I created.


I need all my personal files.

Also I need to reinstall windows.


Please guide me in correct way what should I do?????

Please give a brief explanation.....

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Reinstalling Windows 10 to sell a PC - is the 'Remove everything' option enough?

Restore factory settings do list Removes your personal files, apps and settings, and reinstalls the version of Windows that came on this PC.

So if this isn't true well than just erase the drive and install a clean Windows 10 with all the drivers u need but why should it be true
@FordGT90Concept ? *Laugh :laugh:

 

Making a Windows 10 Pro recovery thumb drive

Hi Steven,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

Resetting lets you choose whether to keep your files or remove them, and then reinstalls Windows.

• 
  If you choose Remove everything, it will reinstalls
  Windows 10 and removes all your personal files, apps, drivers and changes made to settings.
  
• 
  If you choose Restore factory settings, it will reinstall the version of Windows that your computer came with (Windows 8.1) and removes your personal files, apps, drivers and changes you made to settings.
  

Warning: Backup all your data before performing any of these steps to avoid data loss.

To build a USB recovery drive, I suggest you to refer the article and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/create-a-recovery-drive

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

 

Reinstall Windows 10 to new hard drive

Hi Rodolpho,

We want to know about the issue you're having with your recovery drive. Please answer the questions below:

• Are you trying to reinstall Windows 8 or Windows 10?
• If you already upgraded to Windows 10, were you able to create a new copy of the recovery drive?

We suggest creating a new copy of the recovery drive and then follow the steps provided by Andre Da Costa above this thread.

Update us with the outcome so we can assist you further.