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Preparation and validation by task. Publisher instructions remain the definitive reference for each version.
Check hashes & signaturesChoose official Windows mediaPrepare rescue USB mediaBefore using a recovery toolChoose matching drivers and firmwareValidate a backup
- Record the device model, CPU architecture and available licence.
- Choose Microsoft ISO/media for the correct language and edition.
- Back up data, compare a published hash when available and prepare suitable USB media.
- Choose a suitable rescue environment and read its boot documentation.
- Back up the USB drive, confirm the target and check UEFI/BIOS configuration.
- Prepare the USB using Rufus/Ventoy documentation or the publisher’s recommended procedure.
- Stop writing to the affected device.
- For failing hardware, seek technical assessment and prefer an image when appropriate.
- Save results to another drive and record any partition-changing operations.
- Identify model, product identifier and OS version.
- Open the manufacturer’s portal and read release notes and update conditions.
- Back up configuration and prepare power and rollback options according to instructions.
- Choose test data with defined validation criteria.
- Restore into a separate environment without overwriting production.
- Check content, permissions and restore time, then record the outcome.