In this article, I will discuss how to fix the issue of “The Windows RE image was not found” by recreating the recovery partition.
Verify System Files Integrity
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator by searching for cmd in the Windows search bar, right-clicking on Command Prompt, and selecting Run as administrator.
- Once Command Prompt is open, type the command sfc /scannow and press Enter to start the System File Checker tool.
- Wait for the verification process to complete, which may take some time depending on your system’s performance and the number of files to be checked.
- Check the results of the scan to see if any corrupt system files were found and repaired.
- Restart your computer after the scan is complete to apply any repairs that were made to the system files.
Update Windows to the Latest Version
To fix the “Windows RE image was not found” error and recreate the recovery partition, the first step is to ensure that your Windows operating system is up-to-date.
Update Windows to the latest version by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Check for any available updates and install them to ensure that your system is running on the latest version.
Once you have updated Windows, you can proceed with recreating the recovery partition to fix the error.
Check Disk for Errors
| Steps | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open Command Prompt as an administrator by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting “Command Prompt (Admin)”. |
| 2 | Type the command “chkdsk C: /f /r” and press Enter. Replace C: with the drive letter of the partition you want to check for errors. |
| 3 | You will be prompted to schedule the disk check for the next restart. Type “Y” and press Enter. |
| 4 | Restart your computer to allow the disk check to run. This may take some time depending on the size of the drive and the number of errors found. |
| 5 | Once the disk check is complete, check if the issue with the Windows RE image not found has been resolved. |
Restore System to Previous State
To restore your system to a previous state, you can use System Restore. This feature allows you to revert your system back to a specific point in time when everything was working correctly. To access System Restore, follow these steps:
1. Open the Control Panel and search for “Recovery” in the search bar.
2. Click on “Open System Restore” and select a restore point from the list.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restoration process.
If System Restore does not work or you do not have a restore point available, you can also reinstall Windows to recreate the recovery partition. This process will erase all data on your system, so make sure to back up any important files before proceeding.
To reinstall Windows, you will need a Windows installation disc or USB drive. Insert the installation media and boot from it, then follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall Windows. Once the installation is complete, the recovery partition should be recreated, allowing you to use Windows RE again.
F.A.Qs
How to solve the Windows re image was not found?
To solve the issue of “Windows re image was not found,” you can try running SFC and DISM, manually downloading the Winre.wim file, or reinstalling Windows as a last resort.
How to recreate the Windows Re image?
To recreate the Windows Re image, you can follow these steps:
– Go to the search box and type create a recovery drive.
– Open the “backup system files to the recovery drive.”
– Click “Next.”
– Select the “hard drive” on the PC to save the images.
– Click “Next.”
– Choose “Create” to create a recovery drive.
How do I enable Windows Re?
To enable Windows Re, you can access the Advanced startup menu by selecting Start, then Settings, Update, and Security, and finally Recovery. From there, click on Restart now. Alternatively, you can also use the command prompt to run the Shutdown /r /o command.
How do I recover Windows image?
To recover a Windows image, you can access the System Image Recovery option through the Advanced startup settings in Windows 11.
