How To Fix Windows Installation Errors From System Backups
If you’ve backed up your Windows installation and encountered errors during the installation process, you can try the following steps to fix the issue:
Before attempting any repair or reinstallation:
- Disconnect the power cord: Immediately disconnect the power cord from the computer.
- Turn off the computer: Turn the computer off completely.
Step-by-Step Repair Process:
- Run System Restore:
* Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery.
* Click on “Get started” and then select “Set up system restore”.
* Follow the prompts to set up a system restore point from which you can roll back to.
- Disable System Restore:
* If you’ve already restored your system, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery.
* Click on “System and features” and then select the problematic software installation.
* Scroll down to the “Reset this PC” button and click on it.
* Choose the restore option and follow the prompts.
- Use the Command Prompt:
* Open a command prompt as an administrator (right-click Start > Command Prompt (Admin)).
* Type sfc /scannow and press Enter to scan for and replace corrupted system files.
* If any errors are found, follow the prompts to repair or replace them.
Additional Steps:
- Run a System File Checker (SFC):
* Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
* Type sfc /scannow and press Enter to scan for and replace corrupted system files.
- Check Disk Error Messages:
* Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery.
* Click on “Error analysis” and then select the problematic software installation.
- Reinstall Windows (if all else fails):
* If none of the above steps work, you may need to reinstall Windows from a backup.
Preventative Measures:
- Regularly back up your system:
- Use reliable backups:
- Run regular System Restore and Disk Check Scans:
