Instead it uses a different process for creating a recovery media (USB only) – go to Create the recovery disk for Windows 8 or Restore Windows 8 using the recovery partition or disk. Computers with Windows 8 don’t have the Lenovo ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery software.Lenovo ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery for Think series models: ThinkPad, ThinkStation, ThinkCentre and Lenovo 3000 models.

Lenovo OneKey Recovery for Idea series models, including laptops and desktops (IdeaPad and IdeaCentre).Some computer models also have a recovery DVD (or recovery USB, in case of Windows 8 users) that can be used for the same process.ĭepending on the computer series model and what type of Windows you are using, you can have one of the several recovery software programs installed by Lenovo: Lenovo computers have a hidden partition that can be used for recovery and restore. Note: Easy Recovery Essentials can not be used to install or reinstall Windows. You can burn Easy Recovery Essentials directly to a CD, DVD or a USB flash drive and use the Automated Repair function to automatically find and fix boot errors.ĭownload Easy Recovery Essentials for Lenovo

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