How to access WinRE menu - Create a backup for WinRE - Create a Recovery (Repair) Disk

Startup Repair - System Restore - PC Restore - Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool - Command Prompt

 

Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is used primarily to help save or salvage your Windows operating system. It is available on the Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and was a replacement for the Windows XP and 2000 recovery console. Unlike the recovery console, WinRE does not require an administrator password to function so giving you access to a set of tools developed to make you and your operating systems day. It can also be used to fix, repair or salvage Windows XP.

The following features are available in WinRE:

Startup Repair, System Restore, PC Restore, Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool and Command Prompt.

Note - Although WinRE is run from the install DVD of Vista, 7 or server 2008, it can be installed on some OEM computers through the F8 menu on boot.

How to access WinRE menu - how to access the Windows Recovery Environment. Startup Repair - used to fix boot and startup problems. System Restore - used to fix a multitude of problems by restoring the system to a state prior to the issues. PC Restore - used to restore Windows to a pre-made system backup. How to create a backup for WinRE Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool - used to analysis your computer for hardware faults in its physical memory sticks. Command Prompt - used to give you access to files and your system via the command-line.