Windows RE is a built-in recovery environment with Startup Repair and other tools for a PC that cannot start normally.
Protect your files first
Back up important files when possible. If the drive is encrypted, locate the BitLocker recovery key before recovery changes. Stop if storage appears to be failing or this is a work or school managed PC.
Meaning
Windows RE is a built-in recovery environment with Startup Repair and other tools for a PC that cannot start normally.
How to use this information
Some recovery actions require the BitLocker key or can change the system. Review backup and risk before selecting an option.
Use the exact code together with the screen, Windows release, and recent changes. A definition does not diagnose your particular PC.
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