Using Lenovo Recovery to restore a Lenovo computer

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====== Using Lenovo Recovery to restore a Lenovo computer ======
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht103653-lenovo-digital-download-recovery-service-ddrs-download-the-files-needed-to-create-a-lenovo-usb-recovery-key
===== Requirements =====
  - Lenovo computer that came with an operating system
  - Lenovo ID
  - At least an 8GB USB flash drive
===== Ordering a recovery image =====
  - Despite it saying "order", they are free.
  - Download the USBRecoveryCreator utility from
    * Lenovo: [[https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ddstools.gdi.lenovo/win8/USBRecoveryCreator.exe|Download]]
    * LaptopWiki mirror [[https://cdn.laptopwiki.eu/public/utilities/LenovoUSBRecoveryCreator.exe|Download]]
  - Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/lenovorecovery
  - Enter your Serial Number: [[laptopwiki:guides:lenovo:other_miniguides#lenovo_serial_number|How to find your serial number]]
  - Select your OS (sometimes only one is available) and your language
  - Make sure to select <wrap box> Digital Download </wrap>
  - Accept Terms and Conditions \\ {{:laptopwiki:guides:lenovo:lenovorecoveryorder.jpg?800|}}
  - Hit Next
  - If you aren't signed with a Lenovo ID, do it here.
  - Confirm "order" (again, it's free)

===== Using USBRecoveryCreator =====
  - Launch the USBRecoveryCreator
  - Download Recovery Files and Create a Recovery USB Key
  - Log into your Lenovo ID
  - Select your recovery order
    * If you have multiple of them the latest one is at the bottom \\ {{:laptopwiki:guides:lenovo:lenovorecoverycreate1.jpg?600|}}
  - Select download location (you can keep the default)
  - Start the download
  - Once it's completed select your flash drive
  - Create your recovery flash drive