Restoring Windows 8 from a System Repair or Install Disc

Restoring Windows 8 from a System Repair or Install Disc


Before you boot your machine from a system repair or Windows 8 installation disc, you will
need to verify that your computer’s BIOS is set to boot from the CD/DVD drive before it
attempts to boot from the hard disk. You can access the BIOS by pressing F2 or Delete on
your keyboard when you turn on the computer. The setting to verify is called Boot Order or
Boot Priority.

The system repair disc first determines if there is a copy of Windows on the computer that
won’t start. Once this process is complete, you will have the option to repair the faulty
installed version of Windows 8 or restore it from a previously backed up copy.
● If you are starting your computer from a Windows 8 installation DVD, click through
the language and then at the Install Screen, click Repair Your Computer. Windows will
search for operating system installations and then present you with repair options
(more on this in a moment).

● If you are starting your computer from a System Repair Disc, it will try to repair
Windows 8. If it says repairs are completed, you should press a key to restart, press
Cancel, or press Esc.



1. From the boot options screen, click Troubleshoot if you are presented with it.
2. In the window that appears, you are asked if you want to Refresh or Reset your
computer. Click Advanced Options below them.

3. In the Advanced Options window, click System Image Recovery.

4. Windows will find the system image you have created on your hard disk. When you
have the correct image selected, click Next to restore it.