Imagine a completely normal situation. You go to your computer and try to turn it on, but on the boot screen you see that the operating system does not boot for some unknown reason. How to recover Windows 7? This question probably came up with you at least once. The system may “fall” due to improper tinning or virus. Windows 7 recovery can be done in several ways. Some of them are complex and require considerable computer skills, others are simpler and accessible to almost any user. Below you will learn about some of them.
The first way is to restore Windows 7 using a recovery disk (it is assumed that you have one). This is one of the simplest methods, since almost the entire process runs automatically, and you only need to select the parameters. How to restore Windows 7 using this method? To do this, insert the OS recovery disk into the drive, enter the BIOS, check the box next to the boot from disk device option. Save all settings and restart your PC. After that, you will see a dialog box from the menu in which you select "System Restore". Further, everything is intuitive and there should be no problems.
How to recover Windows 7 if you do not have the above recovery disc? After you boot, and the drivers are successfully loaded, you can try to restore Windows 7 using a backup system image. Use the advanced recovery settings menu - you will find it all in the control panel. The whole process is also intuitive. You just need to select the directory with the image. It can be removable media or a file on your computer.
But how to restore Windows 7, if there is no recovery disk and image? The command line may come to your aid. Start your PC in safe mode and with the ability to support command line. Remember, this option is possible only if it is executed on behalf of the computer administrator. Hold down the F8 key during boot. After you see the Windows logo, open a command prompt and write the following command in it: rstrui.exe. After that, press Enter. Follow the on-screen prompts. This method is one of the most preferred, but you need to be extremely careful. After your computer restarts, all the changes you make in safe mode will become irreversible. Well, finally, let's move on to the way I personally love. Although this is not the most convenient, but the most reliable option is to restore the Windows 7 system by rolling back its state to the initial settings. We will talk about it separately and in more detail.
If you decide to restore the operating system this way, then you actually have two options. First, you simply return the computer to the factory settings and parameters, and all programs, personal materials (such as video, audio files and photos) will be deleted, of course, if it is located on a local disk with the system. If not, then nothing threatens them. The second option is to simply reinstall the operating system.
How to restore the Windows 7 operating system by reinstalling the latter? Everything is very simple. You will need an installation disk with Windows 7. IMPORTANT: take care in advance that you have all the drivers and utilities for the correct installation. How to boot a computer from a disk, you already know. When all preparations are completed, the system itself will offer you the desired directory for installation. It is highly recommended that you format the local disk and then install the system on it. The entire installation process will take from 15 to 40 minutes, depending on the configuration and power of your computer. After successfully reinstalling the system, gradually install all the drivers for each device and, if necessary, restart the PC after installing each of them. That, in general, is all.
All that remains to be added is that no matter how good and reliable the recovery tools are, try to prevent the “crash” of your system. Do not install unverified programs and utilities, and be sure to use an antivirus. And how to restore the system in Windows 7 is up to you.