How to Create a Recovery Partition on Windows

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If you are not very familiar with Windows PCs, you might be wondering what the recovery partition is. Simply defined,
the recovery partition is a portion of the disk drive on your computer whose purpose is to hold the computer system
image. The recovery partition stores the system backup files and files which guide system restoration. If you
purchase a computer with Windows 10 preinstalled, the computer may have a recovery partition. You can also create
a recovery partition manually. In this article, we will be showing you how to create a recovery partition on Windows
10. But first, let’s see why you need a recovery partition.

 Part 1. Why You Need a Recovery Partition?

 Part 2. How to Create a Recovery Partition for Windows 10?

 Part 3. How to Use a Created Recovery Drive to Restore PC?

 Part 4. How to Recover a Lost Recovery Partition?

1Why You Need a Recovery Partition?

Computers systems do run into errors. If this happens to your computer, the recovery partition will help with the
computer recovery. It will help you get your software programs, device drivers, and system settings back quickly and
easily. The recovery partition can help eliminate some unneeded expenses. For example, it will eliminate the need to
purchase a new operating system or taking the computer to a repair shop.

2How to Create a Recovery Partition for Windows 10?

To create a recovery partition Windows 10, you will need to follow the simple steps we have outlined below:

Click the Windows start key and type Recovery Drive. Under Settings, click Create a recovery drive. Your computer
may ask you whether you would like to open Recovery Media Creator. Click Yes.
Make sure that you check the “Back up system files to the recovery drive” checkbox and then click Next.
Connect a USB drive to your PC, and then select Next > Create.
3How to Use a Created Recovery Drive to Restore PC?
If you notice that your Windows 10 PC is not running as it should, you can use the recovery partition to restore the
PC. Below, we have outlined the steps you need to follow:

Connect the recovery drive to your PC.

Turn on your computer and choose Troubleshoot from the options prompted.

Choose Recover from a drive. If you uncheck "Back up system files to the recovery drive" when you created the
recovery partition, there won't be the option of "Recover from a drive".

Note: This option will delete all your personal data and apps.
 After selecting the recovery option in step 3 above, you will need to wait while your system gets restored from the
recovery partition.

Access the recovery partition in Windows Vista

1. Remove any peripherals, except your keyboard and mouse. ...
2. Boot your computer.
3. When the computer starts, press F8 until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen. ...
4. Use your arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer from the list.
5. Press Enter.
6. Choose your language.

HP use F11

Some pc Ctrl and F11