Issue Description
A system image restores Windows to a previous fully working state.
Common Causes
- Major system corruption
- Malware damage
- Disk failure
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Boot Into Recovery
- Connect system image drive
- Force restart 2–3 times
- Select Advanced options
Step 2: Start System Image Recovery
- Choose Troubleshoot → Advanced options → System Image Recovery
- Select target OS
- Choose image backup
Step 3: Restore Image
- Confirm disk formatting warning
- Start restore process
- Wait for completion and restart
Explore Further
- Create fresh system image regularly
Prevention & Best Practices
Keep system images on external drives.