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Accessing Windows Recovery Environment: A Step-by-Step Guide

Isabella Shinn
Isabella Shinn

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Windows Recovery Environment is a built-in feature in Windows 10, enabling users to restore their system to a functional state without losing files. This guide outlines three methods to access Windows Recovery Environment in Windows 10.


Method 1: Access Windows Recovery Environment via Settings

Navigate to Start > Settings > Update & Security, then select Recovery from the left menu.

Access Windows Recovery Environment via Settings

Under Advanced startup, click Restart now to enter the Windows Recovery Environment.

Windows Recovery Environment interface

Method 2: Access Windows RE Using Shift + Restart

Press Shift and click Restart simultaneously.

Using Shift + Restart to access Windows RE

Method 3: Access Windows RE Through Command Prompt

Type cmd.exe in the search bar and run Command Prompt as administrator.

Running Command Prompt as administrator

Execute the Shutdown /r /o command and press Enter.