Windows 10 Recovery Center. Windows System Restore. Manual removal of updates

08.09.2023

Very often, Windows 10 OS stops working at the most inopportune moment. Don’t panic and immediately call a technician to your home, because the reasons for the system’s inoperability can be very different.

There are a large number of different options for starting Windows 10. Among them, the most notable are rolling back the system to its original state, creating a mirror of the OS and saving it to a flash drive or disk with further recovery via USB, and also using a restore point.

To use one or another method of correcting recovery errors, you need to qualify them by a code that indicates the reason for their occurrence and a possible solution.

Windows 10 System Restore Error 0x80070091

As a rule, this error occurs due to the deletion of the system directory in which files for managing certain programs are located. Users, out of ignorance of the system, often delete or try to delete the Program Files\WindowsApps folder, after which an error message with code 0x80070091 appears on the computer screen. This error may also occur after installing update KB3213986. It is recommended to remove it.

Error resolution options:

You need to check the disk. To do this you need to go to "My computer" and right-click on local drive C ( "Properties"). Next - in a new window in the tab "Service" you need to click on "Check". After which you need to reboot the OS and start recovery.
You can also rename and delete the WindowsApps folder. We are launching Command Line (Administrator) and enter the command TAKEOWN /F "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" /R /D Y

After the system grants rights to the folder, you need to go to the tab "View" in Explorer. It needs to be set to display hidden files and folders. After downloading the portable version of the Unlocker program, you need to go to the path C:\Program Files\WindowsApps and rename the folder to WindowsApps.old. Next, click on “Rename” - enter a new name and "Ok" and "Unlock All". Reboot the system and run recovery.

Windows 10 System Restore Error 0x80070005

This error may occur during system recovery due to the protection functions of the antivirus program. You can try to disable self-defense in the antivirus settings or completely remove it.

You can also follow these steps:

Checking for full PC local disks.
Performing a selective system startup. Press Win+R and enter the command msconfig – In a new window in "Are common" enable selective or diagnostic startup (don't forget to disable startup).

You can also check the connection of the Volume Shadow Copy service or reset the repository.

System Restore Error 0x81000203 Windows 10

Error code 0x81000203 can be fixed by starting the service "Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider". If the problem continues to occur, try the following steps one by one:

Disable mode Turbo in the TuneUP Utilities program.
Scanning the registry with the Kerish Doctor 2013 4.50 utility.
Check the integrity of system files by entering the sfc /scannow command.

Windows 10 System Restore Error 0x81000202

This error occurs when opening the menu "Properties of the system". To fix it, there are 2 options:

Use the system anti-virus utility to check your computer for viruses and malware.
Launch Command line as Administrator and enter the command sfc /scannow in its console to scan the integrity of system files and eliminate this error.

System restore error on Acer laptop

If a restore error occurs in Windows 10 OS on an Acer laptop, then you need to perform a system reset to factory settings using the built-in tool.

This action is carried out as follows:

On an Acer laptop, press Alt+F10.
To launch the utility, you need to enter the recovery password – 000000.

It is worth considering that when installing the system, “Quick Start” is activated in automatic mode. To perform further actions you need to disable it in the BIOS.

Windows 10 on an Acer laptop provides the ability to save user data.

After all the manipulations, you need to reboot the computer device for the OS reinstallation to begin.

If you receive errors of various types when restoring the Windows 10 system, you must definitely scan the entire system for functionality - RAM, hard drive, registry folders, drivers and other elements of the computer. In most cases, the causes of problems are the incorrect closing of certain programs, the entry of various viruses, Trojans and malware into the system.

You can solve these problems yourself without contacting a service center. If a more complex system failure occurs, then naturally you cannot do without the help of a computer specialist. Otherwise, you risk bringing your computer's OS into a deplorable state, in which its restoration is not always successful.

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The Windows 10 operating system is very easy to use. Any user will be able to understand it and even cope with certain problems on their own. Unfortunately, sometimes there are too many errors and they cause damage to system files or lead to other serious problems. The Windows recovery option will help you fix them.

Reasons to use Windows Recovery

The main reason is the operating system refusing to boot. But this malfunction itself can arise due to various factors. Let's look at the most common ones:

file damage by viruses - if OS files are damaged by a virus attack, the system may malfunction or may not boot at all. Therefore, it is necessary to restore these files for normal operation, since there is no other way to solve the problem;
incorrectly installed update - if an error occurred during the update or some of the files were installed incorrectly for another reason, then instead of completely reinstalling the broken operating system, restoring it will also help;
Hard drive damage - the main thing is to find out what the problem is. If the disk has physical damage, you cannot do without replacing it. If the problem is precisely how it works with data or some OS boot settings, recovery can help;
other changes to the registry or system files - in general, almost any changes to the system can lead to errors in its operation: from small to critical.

Recovering directly from the Windows 10 system itself

We can conditionally divide recovery methods into those used before the system itself is booted and into those used after the system is booted. Let's start with a situation where Windows boots correctly and you are able to use programs after it starts.

Using a restore point to perform a system rollback

First, you need to configure the system protection itself so that it is possible to create and store recovery points. To do this, follow these steps:

Now you can proceed to creating a restore point:

When the point is created, you need to figure out how to return the system to the state at the time of its creation, that is, roll back to a restore point:

Another way to access restore points is in the diagnostic menu, which opens through the “Settings” of Windows 10 (Win I). This menu works in exactly the same way.

You can also use restore points through advanced system diagnostic options

Resetting the operating system to factory settings

Windows 10 has added another recovery method. Instead of a complete reinstallation, it is possible to simply reset the system to its original state. Some programs will become inoperable because all registry entries will be updated. Save the necessary data and programs before resetting. The process of returning the system to its original form is performed as follows:

Press the Win+I key combination to open OS settings. There, select the “Update and Security” tab and go to the system recovery section.
In Windows Settings, open Update & Security
Press the "Start" button to start the recovery.
Click the "Get Started" button under "Reset your computer"
You will be prompted to save the files. If you click "Erase All", the hard drive will be completely erased. Be careful when choosing.
Regardless of your choice, the next window will display information about the reset that will be performed. Study it and, if you are satisfied with everything, press the “Reset” button.
Review the reset information and click Reset
Wait for the process to complete. It may take about an hour depending on the selected options. During the procedure, the computer will restart several times.

Video: Resetting a Windows 10 tablet to factory settings

Recovering system data through File History

“File history” - the ability to restore damaged or deleted files over time. It can be very useful if you need to return missing videos, music, photos or documents. As with restore points, this option must be configured correctly before use:

This way, you can recover files, unless, of course, the disk was completely wiped. Now let's figure out how to recover a lost file:

Video: restoring Windows 10 on your own

Recovery methods without logging in

If the operating system does not boot, it is more difficult to restore it. However, if you act strictly according to the instructions, you can handle this without any problems.

Restoring the system through BIOS using a bootable drive

Using a bootable drive, you can start system recovery through the BIOS, that is, before Windows 10 boots. But first, you need to create such a drive:

Nothing more is required from you. The bootable drive will be created, and you can proceed directly to system recovery. First you need to open the BIOS. This is done by pressing different keys when turning on the computer, which depend on the device model:

Acer - most often the buttons for entering the BIOS from this company are the F2 or Delete keys. On older models, entire keyboard shortcuts were used, for example, Ctrl+Alt+Escape;
Asus - F2 almost always works, especially on laptops. Delete is used much less frequently;
Dell - also uses the F2 key on modern devices. On older models, it is better to simply look for instructions on the screen, since the combinations can be very different;
HP - laptops and computers from this company enter the BIOS by pressing Escape and F10. Older models did this using the F1, F2, F6, F11 keys. On tablets, F10 or F12 is usually used;
Lenovo, Sony, Toshiba - like many other modern companies, use the F2 key. This has become almost the standard for entering the BIOS.

If you did not find your model and were unable to open the BIOS, carefully study the inscriptions that appear when you turn on the device. One of them will indicate the desired button.

Once you are in the BIOS, do the following:

Find First Boot Device. Depending on the BIOS version, it may be located in different subsections. Select your OS drive as the boot device and restart your computer after saving the changes.
Set the download of the desired device as priority
The installation will begin. Check the language and if everything is correct, click “Next”.
Select your language at the beginning of installation
Go to "System Restore".
Click "System Restore"
The recovery menu will open. Select the Diagnostics button.
Open the system diagnostic menu in this window
Go to advanced options.
Go to advanced diagnostic menu options
If you have created a system restore point before, select "Restore Windows using a restore point." Otherwise, go to Startup Repair.
Select Startup Repair from advanced options to fix operating system errors
Automatic checking and correction of boot files will begin. This process may take up to 30 minutes, after which Windows 10 should boot without any problems.

Creating a boot disk from an image

If you still need a boot disk to restore the system, and not a flash drive, then you can create it using the ISO image obtained earlier, or use a ready-made installation disk with the same OS version. Creating a boot disk is done as follows:

If the recovery does not work, you can always simply reinstall the operating system using the same disk.

System Restore via Command Line

An effective tool for solving OS boot problems is the command line. You can also open it through the diagnostic menu, which was opened using the boot drive:

Another method would require defining the partition name:

To find out the desired value, enter the diskpart and list disk commands. You will be presented with a list of all your drives.
You can determine the required disk by its capacity. Enter the command disk 0 (where 0 is the number of the desired disk).
Enter the specified sequence of commands to find out your disk number
Once the disk is selected, use the detail disk command to obtain the required information. You will be shown all the disk partitions.
Find the area where the operating system is installed and remember the letter designation.
Use the partition name you found in the bcdboot x:\windows command

In addition to these, there are a number of other commands that may be useful:

Just try entering these commands one by one: one of them will solve your problem.

Video: Windows 10 boot repair via command line

Fixing the recovery error

When trying to restore the system, an error code 0x80070091 may occur. It is usually accompanied by information that the recovery was not completed. This problem occurs due to an error with the WindowsApps folder. Do the following:

Windows activation key recovery

The OS activation key is usually written on the device itself. But if the special sticker with the key has worn out over time, you can recognize it from the system itself. The easiest way to do this is to use a special program:

If you need to find out the key before activating the system, then you cannot do without contacting the place of purchase or official Microsoft support.

Set the required screen resolution

Sometimes when restoring the operating system, the screen resolution may drop. In this case, you should return it:

Password recovery in Windows 10

If you have forgotten your operating system password, you should recover it. You can request to reset your account password on the official website:

You should be prepared for any problems with your computer. Knowing how to restore your system in case of problems will help you save your data and continue working on your device without reinstalling Windows.

Mid-summer 2015 was marked by the release of the widely anticipated Windows 10 operating system. Consumers were able to get it by downloading a free update. Which is offered by every computer with Windows 7 and 8.1 installed. The new version has identified itself as the most reliable. But like any mechanism, it can sooner or later fail. Older versions offered different ways to fix errors. Windows 10 was no exception. How to return it to working condition or correct errors is described in this article.

The operating system itself offers users a wide choice of recovery methods. First, you will need to diagnose the suspected problem with Windows 10. For example, if the computer does not boot or freezes a lot, then you should use the troubleshooting tools that are present on the installation disks. If the operating system still loads, but does not work well or often freezes, then you can use the system itself to return to working condition.

There are three main methods for restoring system functionality, each of which is suitable in different situations based on the diagnosis of the problem itself. All of them are known and are similar to the methods that were in older versions of Windows:

return to original parameters;
restore point;
return to working condition using an OS image;
Windows 10 boot disk;

Correction using the "Restore Point" method

The most common method that does not require much knowledge in information technology is to use restore points. To use this method, the user needs to click on the notification tab, then select the following items: “All settings” - “Update and security” - “Recovery”.

You can also get to this menu even without completely loading the OS. To do this, after the welcome screen appears, where the computer prompts you to enter a password, you need to click on the power icon and hold down the Shift key. After a couple of seconds, a window will appear in which you need to select the “Diagnostics” item and go to the “Reset to original state” tab.

To start fixing problems in Windows 10, in the “Restore to original state” item, click on the “Start” button. After this, a dialog box will appear that will offer two options for reinstalling the OS:

Method by deleting all files and completely reinstalling the OS

This method deletes all old owner data and Windows 10 settings. After which all necessary drivers and the operating system itself are installed. All actions occur automatically - this prevents errors that may occur due to the human factor.

The disadvantage of this method is that it will not be able to resurrect the OS if there is damage on the hard drive. This will require other methods.

OS with storage of personal data

The method returns the computer to its original form, but at the same time retains all the owner’s data. During this correction, files stored in the users folder (sections such as “Documents”, “Images”, “Downloads”, etc.) are not formatted. But at the same time, all programs that were previously installed will be deleted.

Restore point

This method has been used for many years by Windows. The system points for fixing a non-working OS are known to many, but few know how to check or enable them. They help the computer owner get things working in case of unsuccessful installation of a driver or other programs that lead to Windows 10 failure.

To make sure that the program creates such points on a schedule, the user needs to go to the “System Setup and Recovery” menu. To do this, right-click on the “Start” button and select the following items one by one: “Control Panel” – “Recovery” – “System recovery settings”.

Typically, point creation occurs automatically on a schedule, and this feature is enabled by default. But the owner can always change most of the parameters independently by clicking on the “Customize” button.

All recovery points are created automatically when any important software settings and parameters are changed, as well as various services, program installations, etc. In case of experiments or other dangerous situations, the owner can create a record of the system state himself.

If Windows 10 does not work well after installing a program or driver, then by going to the appropriate item, you can return it to its original state. To do this, select the “Start system recovery” section, where the user can select the date the point was created. Having agreed to the changes, you should click the “Continue” button, after which the OS will return to the state that was saved earlier.

Creating a full Windows 10 recovery image

The developers have left a function for creating a complete OS recovery image on a hard drive (built-in or external) or on several optical DVDs.

The difference from the previously used option is that the process creates a complete reflection of the operating system, including all installed programs, necessary drivers, and individual settings that are relevant when loading the image. In the previous version, the user could only receive the OS installation file and save personal data.

It is best to create such a file immediately after the complete installation of the OS, all drivers and necessary programs, when the computer is fully configured and not cluttered with unnecessary files and applications.

To record this image, go to the “Control Panel” menu, here open the “File History” item. In the lower left part of the window, select the line “Backup system image”, then “Create a system image”. An alternative way: go to the “All Settings” menu, select “Update and Security”, then the “Backup Service” line, in the window that opens, click “Activation and Recovery (Windows 7)”, then “Create a system image”.

In the menu that appears, the user can independently indicate the path where the created file should be saved: options will be offered: to a hard drive, to a DVD drive or to a network folder, select the one you need, and you can also mark the items and partitions on the disks that need to be included in the backup copy , and which ones to remove from it. Most often, this is the section occupied by the OS itself and the software parts of the disk.

Subsequently, the resulting file can be used to quickly return the computer to the desired state. You can launch this function from the image itself from the disk on which it is saved, or select the “Recovery” menu in the program. To do this, you need to go to the “Diagnostics” window, select the “Advanced options” line, and then “System image recovery”.

Windows 10 boot disk

Resuscitation work can be carried out either from a bootable CD/DVD disk or from a flash drive.

In older versions of Windows, a specialized disk with a set of repair utilities was used. In a modern OS, this is a full-fledged disk with Windows 10 and various recovery programs.

For security, the user can create such a disk himself using the built-in tools of Windows 10. To do this, go to the “Create a recovery disk” menu.

This feature is also useful for quickly installing the system. To do this, you need to select the item that makes a backup copy with a complete copy of all program files.

To launch such media, you need to restart the computer and first, before loading the OS, go to bootmenu and select the desired disk. Or this function can be configured in the BIOS, indicating from which media the boot will take place.

After saving the settings, the installation welcome window should appear. Here, you need to select System Restore, then the “Diagnostics” section. This will allow the user to fix the system in several ways:

Command line – here, you can correct errors by manually entering commands and launching various utilities. This method is suitable for advanced users.
Restoring the OS from an image - boots from a previously saved image.
Restore point – loaded from a previously saved system state.
Startup Repair – Fixes any important program files that may have become corrupted.
You can also go into the BIOS to fix or make changes to system settings.

Having such a device, the user can protect himself in many matters. An advantage can be considered the quick installation of Windows 10, with existing drivers on board.

As can already be seen from the above, Windows 10 offers a very large selection in correcting system errors. Even an inexperienced user can master them. They have the simplest and most convenient mechanism for interacting with a person.

Many may argue that there are now a large number of products on the software market aimed at fixing the OS. They also have a convenient and intuitive interface. The flexible data saving algorithm is more advanced than in the operating system itself. All this gives the green light to third-party programs. But, as a rule, they cost a lot of money. Therefore, it would be good practice for the owner to know how to revive Windows 10 using the system itself.

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If Windows stops loading, you can use standard utilities to restore correct operation.

One of the main nightmares of computer lovers is to encounter a situation where they cannot turn on the device. The operating system starts to load, but eventually displays a message like: “Windows updates could not be configured, changes are being discarded, do not turn off the computer.” After which nothing new happens - the software cannot be restored, and downloading stubbornly does not help.
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System recovery tools

Before the release of Windows 7, this situation turned into numerous dances with a tambourine, and often a complete reinstallation of the operating system. Now everything is different, and often the problem is solved with standard tools from Microsoft, which do not even need to be specially installed. The task comes down to being aware, in principle, that such a toolkit exists, as well as simply remembering it when suddenly the “irreparable” happens.

The trick is that when you boot your computer, even before the Windows boot icons appear, you have time to get into the advanced parameters of this very boot, where you will be able to run diagnostics and, if necessary, restore the system to the selected checkpoint. Windows 7 required you to press a function key when booting F8, then select the “Troubleshoot” option (although in rare cases the “Last Known Known Configuration” option saved the day).

More Windows 7 download options

Once in the “System Recovery Options” menu, in most cases one of the first two options became salvation. “Startup Repair” could save the operating system automatically, and “System Restore” required you to manually select a checkpoint to which the rollback would be made.

Windows 7 System Recovery Options

In order to be able to restore it to its original state in the event of a malfunction of the operating system, it is necessary to make a recovery disk in advance.
Microsoft would be betraying itself if, with the update of its brainchild, it left all the useful tools as before. Windows 10 system recovery is carried out by pressing hot keys Shift+F8, and, unlike “seven,” you need to press this combination very, very quickly, since the operating system itself began to load much faster.

The appearance of the rescue menu has also undergone changes. Having selected “Diagnostics”, in “Advanced options” there are already familiar to us “System Restore” and “Startup Repair” (only in a different order). There is also a “Return to previous build” option if you upgraded to “ten” from one of the previous versions of Windows.

If automatic recovery doesn't work

Restoring a Windows system to one of the previous checkpoints is not a difficult task. It is only important that these points themselves exist in the system, because sometimes users themselves manually disable their creation, at the same time deleting existing ones. It really makes sense to periodically clear old control points, since they take up a lot of space. But giving up recovery points altogether is a risky endeavor.
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To make sure that restore points are automatically created for you or to make changes to the corresponding settings, you need to select the “Large Icons” (or Small Icons, but not Categories) icon display in the “Options” window and select the “Recovery” item. There, select “System recovery settings”, check whether protection is enabled and, if necessary, use the “Configure” button. Here you can manually create a point for subsequent recovery.

If we have restore points, then using the method described earlier, that is, using the built-in Windows system recovery tools, you can quickly roll back to an earlier state of the computer without losing important files.

In extreme cases, you will have to restore the system to its original state or to a previously created system image. It is advisable to create a “System Image” and a “System Repair Disk” in a working state of the operating system, after you have installed all the applications you need. This is all done through the same “Control Panel” (aka “Settings”), when viewing by “Categories”, selecting “Backup and Restore (Windows 7)”. Here you can restore the operating system to a previously created image if the computer still boots, but has no longer worked as it should.
With each release of the operating system, Microsoft requests more and more information from users. But you can moderate her appetites.

Restoring a laptop to factory settings

If standard tools do not help, and you do not have a disk or USB device with a recovery image, then laptop owners can use “hot keys” to launch the built-in recovery utility. Some models may even have a separate key for these purposes, for example, OneKey Recovery from Lenovo, but this is rather an exception. In other cases, it is important to know which hotkey is for your laptop, since it tends to differ among manufacturers.

Hotkeys for laptop manufacturers:

F3– MSI;
F4– Samsung;
F8– Fujitsu Siemens;
F8- Toshiba;
F9- ASUS;
F10- Sony VAIO;
F10- Packard Bell;
F11- HP Pavilion;
F11- LG;
F11- Lenovo ThinkPad;
Alt+F10- Acer (before this, select Disk-to-Disk (D2D) in the BIOS);
Ctrl+F11- Dell Inspiron;
Hold [ Alt] - Rover.

Factory Utility will restore the device to its original condition, as if it had just come from the store. This will delete all programs with settings, all files, including favorite photos, which it makes sense to store in cloud services just for such cases. However, the device will be able to work again, and in some cases this method will simply help prepare the laptop for subsequent resale or transfer to relatives.

The new Windows 10 OS from Microsoft has already gained popularity among millions of PC users around the world. But like all new products, Windows 10 is not without its flaws. Many users of this OS experience bootloader problems. Most often, this problem occurs due to a new operating system update policy.

Now in Windows 10 you cannot disable updates, as it was in Windows 7 and XP.

The problem with the bootloader itself appears when the user does not wait for the system update to finish and turns it off POWER button.

After the user turns on the computer again, he encounters such a message on his monitor screen.

This message indicates that your bootloader is damaged and needs to be repaired. It is also worth noting that turning off the computer during the update is not the only reason for the breakdown. The bootloader can still be damaged viruses and various malware. Another fairly common reason for its failure is faulty HDDs, in of which there are bad sectors, that is, the boot record will be located precisely on these sectors. Also, the cause of bootloader failure may be installing a younger OS on top of Windows 10. To help our readers restore the bootloader, we have prepared examples below in which we describe in detail how to restore it.

The easiest way to recover

Having seen a message about a bootloader failure, the first question a PC user has is how to restore the Windows 10 bootloader. In this example, we will describe the easiest way to restore it. For this example we will need .

If you do not have this disk and Internet access, you can make it on another computer with the same OS.

You can also use the original Windows 10 installation disc for this task. Well, let's get started. Insert the recovery disc into the drive and boot from it when the computer starts.

In the first window of the Recovery Disk Wizard, you must specify keyboard layout, after which the wizard menu will open.

In this window we will select the second tab “ Troubleshooting" and immediately move on to the next "".

In the additional parameters, we are interested in the “” tab. After clicking on this link, the wizard will ask you to select an OS to restore it to start.

The computer being tested has one Windows 10 operating system installed, so there is only one choice in the wizard. After selecting the OS, the system will begin the procedure for finding computer faults and should repair the damaged bootloader.

If using this method you are unable to restore Windows 10 functionality, then in the following examples we will describe the detailed process of restoring the boot sector using system utilities DiskPart And BCDboot.

Recovering the Windows 10 bootloader using the command line

For this method we also need Windows 10 recovery disk. Let's boot from the disk, as in the previous example, up to the "". In this menu we are interested in the “” tab, which we will go to.

First of all, we will launch the console utility on the command line DiskPart. To do this, enter the command diskpart in the console

We need this utility to displaying information about all local disks in the system. Now we need to find the bootloader partition number. Typically this is a hidden partition that occupies 500 MB. This partition is created automatically by the Windows 10 installer. Next, to search for it in DiskPart, we will enter the command list volume

From the image you can see that the partition with the boot record is located in the first volume on drive C. The image also shows that Windows 10 itself is installed on drive D. Now we must exit the disk program. You can do this with the exit command

After exiting DiskPart, enter the command bcdboot.exe D:\Windows Also note that the command uses drive D, since ten is installed on it.

This command completely recovered dozens of boot files. The principle of operation of this command is to use the utility BCDboot. The developers specifically created this utility to work with Windows boot files. It is also worth noting that thanks to the same utility, the Windows installer creates a hidden partition and copies boot files to it.

Restoring the Windows 10 bootloader using the command line (Method two)

In the second method we will also use the utilities DiskPart And BCDboot and try to rewrite the bootloader. To do this, let's launch DiskPart and find out on which disk our hidden partition and the partition on which Windows 10 is installed are located. Launching this utility is described above.

Now we need to format the hidden partition, which is located in the first volume. To do this, type the command select volume 1 which will select our hidden encrypted partition of 500 MB in size.

The next step is to format the selected partition. This is done in order to erase all files from it. For this operation, enter the command in the console format fs=FAT32

After formatting our partition, let's exit the disk utility and enter the new command bcdboot.exe D:\Windows that we entered in the previous example.

This command will not fix the bootloader files as in the previous example, but will create new ones. As you already understand, this method is used if the first one does not work.

Another way to restore Windows 10 boot using the command line

This method requires a utility Bootrec. Unlike the previous utility, this utility does not restore bootloader files, but restores boot record. That is, she restores MBR- the first sector on the HDD. It is very important for the operating system that the MBR is intact and intact. When a computer starts, its BIOS first of all looks for the MBR in order to launch the operating system from it. For this example, let's launch the command line, as in previous examples. The utility in question has two main commands /FixMbr and /FixBoot The first command is required to fix MBR, and the second creates a new one. First of all, let's consider the situation when our MBR is damaged. To do this, enter the first command in the console.

The image above shows that the operation was successful, which means that the MBR has been restored.

Now let's consider a situation where the first method does not work, that is, we will create a new MBR sector. To do this, we will use the second command.

From the image above you can see that the new MBR sector has been created successfully.

The examples show how easy it is to restore the MBR sector using the Bootrec console utility. If you have problem with start m Windows 10, we recommend using this example first.

We clean the system from malicious software before restoring the bootloader

If the bootloader crash is caused by malware, then this malicious code must be removed before recovery. In this situation it will help you. This is a rescue disk that has many tools for restoring your computer, as well as treating it for viruses. You can download Dr.Web LiveDisk on its official website www.drweb.ru. This Live CD is based on Linux and is free. This disc is distributed as an ISO image that can be burned to either an optical disc or a USB flash drive. After burning the image to disk, launch Dr.Web LiveDisk.

In the start menu, select the first item and continue downloading Dr.Web LiveDisk. After a few seconds, the Linux-based OS should start, which is actually Dr.Web LiveDisk.

With this operating system, you can completely clean your computer of viruses and even backup all information.

Also useful is the fact that this OS has full Internet support and a built-in browser. Firefox.

Let's sum it up

In conclusion, I would like to say that if you know all the intricacies of bootloader recovery, you can quickly fix your computer. It is also worth paying attention to the situation when it is impossible to restore the boot sector and the bootloader itself. In this case, you need to play it safe and use the means of full system recovery. Such means are full system image, created using the Windows 10 OS itself, as well as a program such as Acronis True Image. We hope that our material will help you restore the bootloader from the MBR, and your computer will function as before.