"I just migrate my 500 GB disk to 128GB SSD with a partition manager, then the MBR, boot and BCD are screwed up. So, I try to fix mbr, boot, and rebuild BCD using installation disc. However, there is another problem: Lenovo F11 can’t recover system. This function key disappears after SSD migration. how to solve it? Thanks."
The Lenovo F11 key works when the MBR and BCD files are where they should be. However, the installation of a new OS will overwrite the MBR or corrupt the boot settings stored inside the BCD. Thus, the Lenovo recovery partition F11 is not working. Also, there are other 3 common reasons for this issue.
Lenovo F11 key not working is a very common issue when you use its one key recovery software. And there are many users who the same questions as you. Thus, you don't need to worry about it too much and you can easily solve Lenovo F11 factory reset not working in Windows with the following solutions.
Solution 1: Find the right key to start the one key recovery software. You could go to official website or search in Google. Usually, you can press F2, F11 when the computer boots, even press the button besides startup button for a long time, you will see the screen shown the interface of one key recovery.
Solution 2: Send your computer to be repaired. This comes into play when the recovery partition is deleted or lost by accident, or the built-in recovery features conflict with other third-party recovery software.
Solution 3: Recover lost recovery partition with a partition recovery software, such as Qiling Disk Master. It has fast search and full search methods to scan for the lost partition and then recover it.
Solution 4: Use OEM recovery solutions to do factory reset. This works for Windows 8/8.1/10/11. To make it, hold the Shift key while clicking Restart, then choose Troubleshoot -> OEM recovery solutions, and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the rest of steps.
In order to reduce the impact of Lenovo F11 not working issue, it's suggested to create a recovery disk or system image before installing OS or migrating it. Then, you can restore your computer to a previous date if there is something wrong.
If you do have a system image backup or system restore point, you can choose to create a recovery disk and use it to boot your computer for troubleshooting. You can follow the steps below.
Step 1. Connect the USB drive (at least 16GB) to your computer. Then, go to the recovery drive by typing “recovery drive” into the search box and select “Create a recovery drive”.
Step 2. In the Recovery Drive window, click Next and select the available USB flash drive to store all the boot files.
Step 3. Then select the USB flash drive you prepared, and click”Next” to continue.
Step 4. You will be told everything on the drive will be deleted, confirm there is no important data and click “Create” to create recovery disk in Windows 10.
As a matter of fact, Lenovo recovery partition or F11 key is not working in many situation, such as, you clean install the Lenovo computer. Thus, it's not a bad idea to create a system image with a third-party one key recovery software, Qiling Disk Master, for example. And it has the following advantages.
Now, keep reading below to learn the detailed steps.
Step 1. Download this one key recovery software, install and launch it. Then, click OneKey System Backup in the first screen.
Step 2. Select "Backup storage path(default)" and click Next.
Step 3. Select a partition to store your system image and recovery partition. Then, click Proceed.
Lenovo F11 not working will happen when you disrupt the MBR or boot settings in the BCD or due to other reasons. Anyway, you can fix this error with all the given solutions or try prevention tips to protect your computer.
If you don't have a recovery disk or system image, please create one. Otherwise, you will regret not doing this when you are experiencing problems. They are the best partner to prevent computer failure. If possible, please create a scheduled backup. To protect unlimited PCs or if you need UI customization, try Qiling Disk Master Technician or Customization.