To create a recovery drive in Windows 10: To download Windows 11 installation media, see Recovery options in Windows. Need more options for creating a recovery drive?įor Windows 7, see Create a system repair disc.įor Windows 8.1, see Create a USB recovery drive. It doesn't contain your personal files, settings, or programs. It's a good idea to Back up your Windows PC frequently because the recovery drive isn't a system image. If you ever need to use the recovery drive to reinstall Windows 11 on your PC, see Recovery options in Windows for further instructions. Many files need to be copied to the recovery drive, so this might take a while. When the tool opens, make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and then select Next.Ĭonnect a USB drive to your PC, select it, and then select Next. You might be asked to enter an admin password or confirm your choice.

In the search box on the taskbar, search for Create a recovery drive and then select it.

To create a recovery drive in Windows 11: *1: Only for the notebook that pre-installed with the system is able to create the system backup file with MSI Centers.Warning: Use an empty USB drive because this process will erase any data that's already stored on the drive. Windows 11 provides a 10-day period allowing users to move back to Windows 10 while keeping files and data, a clean Windows 10 installation ( Tutorial), or restore the factory system settings ( FAQ1 & FAQ2 / Tutorial). Specific timing will vary by device, MSI recommends users to wait until the Windows 11 upgrade option is available at Windows Update as the early builds are usually not as stable and might lead to some unknown issues. *Windows 11 Upgrade rollout plan is scheduled to begin in late 2021 and continue into 2022. Starting the Upgrade: Perform the Windows 11 system upgradeįollow the instructions to get the Windows 11 upgrade from Windows Update. *If the notebook model doesn't show on the upgrade compatible list, run the Microsoft PC Health Check App to check if the system meets the minimum upgrade requirements.ģ. Refer to MSI Windows 11 Compatible List to confirm if the system supports Windows 11 upgrade. System Compatibility: Make sure that the system is compatible to run Windows 11 MSI Center Pro to run MSI Recovery/MSI Customize Recovery ( FAQ/ Tutorial) to create the system backup file just in case that a system restore is needed later.Ģ. MSI Center/MSI Dragon Center/MSI Creator Center and use Backup/MSI Recovery/MSI Burn Recovery ( FAQ), b. *1įor notebook that pre-installed with the system, run the pre-installed software: a. MSI strongly recommends users back up all personal data, and create the system recovery flash drive with the pre-installed software. Perform the System Backup: Back up the personal data and create the factory system restore media

Before starting the Windows 11 system upgrade, a few things that should be aware of.ġ.

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