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Could Not Find the Recovery Environment [Reset Error Fix]

Broken or missing media disk can stop you from refreshing your PC

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Updated onMarch 20, 2024

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Have you tried performing a system refresh because yourWindows 10 PC works slower than it should?

SomeWindows 10users are having issues with theerror messageCould not find the recovery environmentwhich occurs just at the beginning of the refresh or reset process.

This can be frustrating, as it prevents them from carrying out the refresh process. In this guide, we will show you how to fix the error and complete your system refresh as you intended.

What does Could not find the recovery environment mean?

This error message mainly appears because yourWindows 10 Installation mediadisk is broken. Also, it might be because you don’t have the installation media disk.

Irrespective of the cause, we will show you how to fix it in the ensuing sections of this article.

Moreover, the following are the most common error variations that you may encounter:

Following the tutorial below, you will learn how to make aWindows 10installation media disk properly and start the system refresh process.

How do I fix Could not find the recovery environment?

1. Enable recovery environment

Enabling the recovery environment with thereagentc.exetool on CMD is one of the quick ways to fix the could not find the recovery environment, reset this PC error. After running the code, you can check if the recovery feature is now working.

2. Create Windows 10 installation media

If you encounter anyerrors while running theMedia Creation Tool, the following troubleshooting guide may help. Ifnothing happens when you click onRun as administrator, don’t worry. We’ve got the correct fix for you.

Ifyou can’t reset your PC, we’ve got the right solution for you.

3. Use a Restore Point

If you want to go for a permanent solution that can save your PC from Windows errors, using the restore point can surely help. Thus, carefully use the steps from down below.

Typecontroland selectControl Panelfrom the results.
In theControl Panelsearch box, typeRecovery.
SelectRecoveryfrom search results, click onOpen System Restore,and click onNext.
Choose the restore point you want to use and selectNextandFinish.
Once the process completes, go toSettings, navigate toRecovery, select theReset this PCoption and check if the issue persists.

Can’t open the Control Panel? Take a look at this step-by-step guide to find a solution.

If you’re interested in more info onhow to create a restore pointand how that would help you, take a look at thissimple article to find out everything you need to know.

If theSystem Restore isn’t working, don’t panic. Check our helpful guide and set things right once again. Using the Restore point can also help you fix issues likePlease insert the external storage media and press OK; read this guide to learn more.

If none of the manual options worked, it’s time to install athird-party applicationthat can use System Restore to get your computer back to a previous state before the error.

The Windows recovery environment can be found on your PC settings, as shown above. After following the steps, you can decide what to do in the recovery environment.

How do I get to the Windows 10 recovery environment?

The Windows 10 recovery environment is on your PC settings. We have explained the steps in detail earlier in this guide.

So, be sure to check it out and follow the steps carefully.

That’s it. There you have a few easy steps that will not take more than 10 minutes to complete and get your System Reset feature in Windows 10 up and running in no time.

Are you facing other issues likeRestore Point not working in Windows 10/11? Then, check our detailed guide to fix it effectively.

If you have additional questions regarding this issue, drop us a line in the comments section below.

Could Not Find the Recovery Environment [Reset Error Fix]#

How do I fix Could not find the recovery environment?#

1. Enable recovery environment#

2. Create Windows 10 installation media#

3. Use a Restore Point#

How do I get to the Windows 10 recovery environment?#