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IDAnnoyed55
Oct 15, 2026Tin Contributor
win re wim file
I have NOT played with any system files on my Windows 11 PC but have found that under "create a restore point", there is a line that says "WinRETools (Missing)". It has been there for years in an un...
RAJUMATHEMATICSMSC
Oct 15, 2026Iron Contributor
method 1
using iso file extract it, find install.wim or install.esd or install.swm
after that mount one of the file and find mount\windows\windows\system32\recovery\winre.wim
copy winre.wim to C:\windows\system32\recovery\winre.wim
more information see this article
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/customize-windows-re?view=windows-11
method2
using iso file extract it,, find ""boot.wim""
""boot.wim"" rename to ""winre.wim""
copy winre.wim to C:\windows\system32\recovery\
Note method 2 winre.wim may not work