What are recovery media?

Recovery media refers to a set of tools or files that allow a user to restore their computer system to its original factory condition or to perform repairs on issues that may arise. When a manufacturer like Lenovo provides recovery media, it generally includes the operating system and necessary drivers, as well as any pre-installed software that originally came with the device. This is essential for situations where the operating system has been corrupted, or the hard drive needs to be replaced, allowing the user to recover their system to the state it was in at the time of purchase.

Other options do not accurately define recovery media. Game installation media is specific to video games and does not involve system recovery. System upgrades pertain to updating or improving existing software or hardware, rather than restoring to factory settings. Data storage media is meant for saving files and documents but does not serve the same function as recovery media in restoring a system.