1. What is System Recovery?

If you're having problems with your PC, you can try to restore it to the way the system worked on a previous date.

Except for programs and apps that were installed on your PC after the date you are restoring to.

2. Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)

• F8 key during the whole booting process. This will take you into the Recovery Mode menu before the operating system begins to load.
• You can choose the advanced repair options at that point.

• Click on the Troubleshoot button.

• Select the Advanced Options.

• Choose System Restore. Picture same as for Windows 8.

3. What is the difference with System Refresh and Reset?

In addition to System Restore, Windows 8 and 8.1 also has the capability to perform either a System Refresh or a System Reset.