Windows 8 flew what to do. Windows crashed - what to do? Create a recovery disc

There are 3 ways to restore Windows 8: updating, reinstalling, and rolling back the system. We will tell you in detail about each of them.

How to update Windows 8 without losing data

If you notice that the performance of your PC has decreased, and the processes began to slow down, update your computer with OS 8. Your personal files will not be deleted, and the settings will remain unchanged.

Open the Charms bar by moving your mouse to the upper right corner of the screen. If you are using a touchscreen, slide your finger from the right edge of the screen to the center.
Open the "Settings" menu and go to the "Change computer settings" - "and recovery" - "Recovery".
In the "Restoring your computer without deleting files" section, click "Get Started" and follow the instructions on the screen.

How to reinstall Windows 8

Update and Recovery menu in Windows 8

This option will help you return your computer to factory settings. It will be useful if you want to get started with blank slate"Gift, sell or throw away your device. All applications and files will be permanently removed from your PC. If you don't want to lose data, do backup all documents.

Open the Charms bar as described above.
Go to "Settings" - "Change computer settings" - "Update and recovery" - "Recovery".
In the "Remove All Data and Reinstall" section, click "Get Started" and follow the instructions on the screen.

How to rollback Windows 8

System Restore will roll your computer back to any saved point. Your personal files will not be changed, but the latest applications and drivers may be missing. This option will be useful if just recently installed programs create problems on your PC.

The release of a new operating system is always accompanied by a host of problems. This could be a lack of compatibility with drivers for computer components or certain applications. Some users simply did not like the Windows 10 operating system due to its new design and the presence of a lot of changes in terms of functionality compared to previous versions of the software. If the new operating system from Microsoft does not suit the computer user in terms of functionality, there are several ways to return from Windows 10 to Windows 7 or Windows 8. This can be done using standard system tools and using third-party applications.

How to restore Windows 7 or Windows 8 after installing Windows 10 using the system tools

When installing a new version of the operating system, it prudently remains on the computer, which you can use if you need to return the previous version of Windows. At the same time, it is saved only in the situation when the operating system was updated without formatting the hard disk.

To use the Windows.Old folder to restore Windows 7 or 8 after upgrading to Windows 10, you need to do the following:

Attention: If during the upgrade the Windows.Old folder was damaged and did not save backup information for restoring the operating system, this menu item may be missing.

With the above method of rolling back from Windows 10 to earlier versions of the operating system, the user gets the opportunity to save all his programs, as well as existing files, when restoring.

In a situation where it was not possible to recover in this way (due to the absence of an item in the menu or for another reason), we recommend trying to restore the system using third-party software, which is described in the instructions below.

Roll back a system from Windows 10 to Windows 7 or Windows 8 using third-party software

When there is no restore point to a previous version of Windows in the operating system settings, but the Windows.Old folder is preserved, you can use specialized utilities that in some cases can solve the problem. The most famous program that allows you to restore Windows 7 or Windows 8 after Windows installations 10, is the Neosmart Windows 10 Rollback Utility. It weighs in at just over 200 megabytes and is an image that must be burned to a CD / DVD or USB flash drive in order to create recovery media.

The easiest way is to record the Neosmart Windows 10 Rollback Utility using a special utility also developed by Neosmart called USB Creator. All the programs mentioned above are available on the official website of the developers in free trial versions, which will be enough to return from Windows 10 to the version of the operating system saved in Windows. Old. Please note that other applications can also be used to burn a boot disk or flash drive, for example, famous program UltraISO.

When the utility is written, you can begin the recovery procedure. To do this, go into the BIOS and set the boot process from the media on which the utility is written. After that, restart your computer and select Automated Repair on the first screen that opens. Next, you will see all the systems to which you can return. To start the recovery procedure, click on Roll Back.

Attention: The Neosmart Windows 10 Rollback Utility app automatically saves the current version of Windows 10 when the system rolls back in case a problem occurs with the installation.

How to get Windows 7 or Windows 8 back after installing Windows 10 with full formatting

If you completely removed the previous version of the operating system from your computer and installed Windows 10 on a clean HDD, you can try to restore Windows 7 or Windows 8 using the saved system tools or license keys.

On laptops, there is almost always a separate partition on the hard disk, which is the system partition, and it stores the system recovery image. Depending on the model of laptop or computer, this tool may work differently, but it allows you to install the version of the operating system that was originally on the hard disk.

The second way to restore Windows 7 or Windows 8 is by downloading a system image from the Internet. You can download an image of any version of Windows on the Microsoft website. Next, you need to burn it to a USB flash drive or DVD and install it. The problem during the installation process will arise with the lack of a license key, but if you are using a laptop or computer on which Windows was originally installed, then you can get the necessary ones in advance.

Please note that Microsoft gives users 30 days to downgrade from Windows 10 to an earlier version of the operating system using an OEM key. After 30 days, it ceases to be valid and "sticks" to Windows 10.

Have you turned on your computer / laptop and windows won't boot?

At the same time, on the screen we see:

blinking cursor
or - blue screen (bsod)
or - the phrase “ press CTRL + ALT DELETE for reboot system" (itindicates that the boot sector is damaged).

To determine if really Windows crashed, you need to try to boot the operating system with all possible ways... If this succeeds, then Windows is working, and if not, Windows has crashed.

(You will find out the reason why Windows crashed).

How do I restore Windows?

To restore the system, the first thing to do:

When turning on the PC / laptop, press the F8 key (with a pressing frequency of about 2 clicks per second) until the boot menu appears. Next, select safe mode(the topmost line), in the English version it will be called

If windows does not start, then we try to perform the following actions:

We select from our boot menu the item “ Load Last Known Good Configuration"(With working parameters), in English this phrase looks like this:" Last Known Good Konfiguration (Advanced)”.

This mode is very interesting in that with each successful boot of the operating system, the configuration is saved until the next successful boot is made, which will overwrite the old file. Thus, if the system failed to boot, then the data in the menu will not be overwritten, thereby preserving the operable parameters of the previous boot version.

If this method did not help, then we try the following actions:

You need to go to the bios system settings (when loading, we repeatedly press the Dell or F2 key), in some laptops the F9 or F10 keys are responsible for loading the bios menu). After successfully logging into bios, we check the current date and time to the nearest minute.

The fact is that the bios settings (the main settings of the motherboard and not only) are stored (including the date and time) thanks to the battery. If the battery is exhausted (this can happen after several years), then the date and time will accordingly differ from the valid ones. In this case, you need to replace the battery and set the date and time in the bios. If the date and time are displayed correctly, then you should reset the bios to the factory settings (most often the F9 key or the Load Defaults item is responsible for this).

To ensure that your computer is always in working order, order from our service department.

Read about why windows crashed, read the next one. There you will also learn how to prevent such situations in the future and provide yourself with all possible computer assistance.

Sometimes, due to the installation of a program, driver, or virus infection, Windows may start to run slowly or stop working altogether. System Restore allows you to restore your computer's system files and programs to a state in which they worked correctly, and avoids lengthy troubleshooting. It will not affect your documents, images, or other data.

There are times when you need to roll back the system - restoring the main system files from a "snapshot" of an earlier state - a restore point or an OS image. With its help, you can return Windows to working condition, but at the same time, it will delete all recently installed on the C drive (or any other, depending on which disk will be backed up on), programs and that quite possibly the adjustments made during this period.

If you can login

Rollback to the last point

If, after installing a new application or update, only part of the system stopped working for you (for example, some driver crashed or there was a problem in the program), then you can recover to the last point when everything was functioning without failures. Don't worry, your personal files won't be harmed.

Attention!

The recovery process cannot be interrupted once it is started. It can only be canceled after the process is complete.

Once the process is complete, your computer will restart and everything will be the same again.

If the system is damaged and does not work

Method 1: using a restore point

If, after making any changes, you cannot enter the system, then in this case you need to roll back through the backup mode. Typically, in such cases, the computer itself switches to the required mode. If this does not happen, then while starting the computer, press F8(or Shift + F8).

After that, the recovery process will begin and you can continue to work at the computer.

Method 2: Backup from a bootable USB flash drive

Windows 8 and 8.1 allow you to create boot disk restoration by regular means. It is a regular USB stick that boots into the Windows recovery environment (that is, the limited diagnostic mode), which allows you to repair the startup, file system or fix other issues that cause the OS to fail to boot or run with tangible issues.

The backup can take quite a long time, so please be patient.

Thus, the operating systems of the Microsoft Windows family allow using standard (standard) tools to perform a complete backup and recovery operating systems from previously saved images. In this case, all user information will remain intact.

Recovery of Windows 8 is somewhat different from previous versions of OS - "seven" and XP. The function of "reanimation" in the new distribution is performed by two software mechanisms: Refresh Your PC - reinstalling the system while saving the settings and metro-applications (actually updating); Reset Your PC - clean installation + formatting the partition / partitions.

Restoring Windows 8 through Refresh Your PC is of greater interest to users, since it excludes global disk deletion and delicately makes corrections - it leaves everything as it is. This property is especially useful for novice users who are poorly guided in changing options.

So, if you don't know how to restore your Windows 8 system , grabbing your head after the next installation of the OS "from scratch", puzzled by the questions "what, where did it go ?!", then this is a detailed guide for you.

Roll back Windows 8 / 8.1 to the selected restore point

1. Click on the "Windows logo" icon. Or press the "Win" key (located next to "Alt").

2. In the "Start" menu activate the "Lens" icon by clicking the mouse. It is located in the upper right corner of the interface, to the right of the Shut Down icon.

3. In the search box, enter "panel" (without the quotes). The system will immediately display possible options for your request. Click the very first one - "Control Panel".

4. Open the section "System and Security", and then - subsection "Support Center"

6. In the menu that opens, select "Start System Restore".

7. In the Windows 8 System Restore window, enable the "Choose another point ..." option. Click "Next".

8. Check the box next to the additional option "Show other points ...". Select the most suitable restore point from the list. Pay attention to the date / time of its creation, what modifications of the settings are recorded in it. Click "Next".

9. Confirm your actions by clicking the "Finish" button.

10. To start Windows 8 recovery , to the request "Do you want to continue?" answer yes.

11. At the end of the procedure, restart the OS and check the settings.

Recovering Windows 8 / 8.1 Using a Boot Image

This method is more effective, as it allows you to restore the Windows 8 system. , even in case of serious damage to its interface and elements by viruses.

1. Insert the Windows 8 installation disc into the DVD drive (or connect bootable usb stick to PC).

2. Move the cursor to the upper right corner.

3. In the panel that opens, select "Options".

4. In the submenu, activate the command "Change parameters ...".

5. In the list of sections "PC Settings" click "Update and Recovery", and then - "Recovery".

6. From the options for reconstructing the settings, select the first one - "... without deleting files". Click on the "Start" button.

7. Wait until the OS is prepared (the procedure takes about 3-5 minutes).

8. In the message "This is what will happen:" read the list of upcoming changes in the system and click "Next".

9. The display will show a list of programs that need to be reinstalled when windows 8 recovery is complete. Read it, write down the name of the software on the sheet (if necessary), click "Next".

10. In the message "Everything is ready ..." click the "Refresh" button.

11. After the automatic restart of the PC, get to work.

If access to the Start menu is blocked, or the OS does not start at all, do the following:

1. Boot from installation disk:

while starting the computer, hold down the "F8" key (on your PC it may be a different key!);
in the "Select boot device" menu, select the media with the distribution kit (DVD drive or USB flash drive);
press "Enter".

2. When the installation disc boots, click on the "System Restore" link.

3. Select the "Diagnostics" section and run the "Repair" command.

It will take a PC 5-15 minutes to restore windows 8. After a reboot, you will be presented with a "clean" OS (like on the first day of installation!)

Create a Windows 8 recovery disc

Absolutely no one is immune from system accidents - neither a beginner nor an experienced user. Create a Windows 8 recovery drive to fix them quickly and efficiently.

1. In the Search box (Start menu), type Create Recovery Drive.

2. Click the icon of the same name in the search results.

3. Confirm the launch of the "Recovery Media Creator" utility.

4. Specify the media to which you want to save the backup image.

To restore the operating system to work, boot from the created disk and follow the same steps as when recovering from the installation disk (see above).

Enjoy your Windows 8 experience! Let glitches and glitches bypass your PC.