This screenshot tutorial outlines the process for successfully using Recovery Drive to restore a Windows 11/10 computer that is unbootable.

Knowing how to configure and run System Restore is an essential Windows skill. This walk-through explains each step of the process.

How to Transfer an HP Recovery Partition to a New Hard Drive. When a system goes down in your office, a properly maintained recovery partition can get you up and going again in just a few minutes.

When your HP laptop begins acting up — due to viruses, software errors, etc. — restoring it to factory settings is a good way to rectify the situation. Here's how to do so.

To reinstall Windows using a recovery image, boot from the installation media, choose Troubleshoot from the Windows Recovery Environment, and then choose Recover From A Drive.

Click "System Recover" under the left section, labeled "I Need Help Immediately." Follow the on-screen instructions to boot off the recovery partition and restore your HP computer to working order.

Sometimes, whether it's through a bad update or corrupted files, laptops can seize up and not function properly. For HP, a hard reset can help clear any issues.

But if you do have problems booting up your computer as normal, a recovery USB drive can save your system and restore access to your files and apps.