Summary
To enter recovery mode in Windows, users can press and hold the F8 key as their computer restarts, or use the Windows 7 installation disc or a USB flash drive or system repair disc.
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Advanced users can use Command Prompt to perform recovery-related operations and also run other command line tools for diagnosing and troubleshooting problems.
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Other methods include pressing F11 during the system startup
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, using the Start Menu’s Restart option
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, entering Recovery Mode with a bootable USB drive
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, and selecting the Restart now option.
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