If the PITR option is missing from WinRE do this:

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1. Download or Mount the Windows ISO

1. • Go to the Microsoft Software Download site or UUPDUMP and download an ISO for your exact Windows version (Windows 10 or Windows 11).
   • Once downloaded, right-click the ISO file and select Mount.
   • Open the mounted drive, go into the Sources folder, and locate the install.wim (or install.esd) file.

2. Extract winre.wim

1. • Download and open the free 7-Zip utility.
   • Use 7-Zip to open your install.wim file and navigate to the following path within the ISO:
     \Windows\System32\Recovery\
   • Extract the winre.wim file to a temporary location on your PC, like C:\.

3. Place the File in Your System Directory

1. • Open File Explorer, navigate to C:\Windows\System32\Recovery, and paste the winre.wim file you just extracted. (Note: You will need Administrator privileges to paste into this folder).
   • Ensure you have unhidden system files and folders to view the contents properly.

4. Re-enable WinRE in Command Prompt

1. • Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open an Administrator Command Prompt.
   • Run the following command to disable the recovery agent:
     reagentc /disable
   • Point the system to your newly placed recovery image by running:
     reagentc /setreimage /path C:\Windows\System32\Recovery
   • Re-enable the environment by running:
     reagentc /enable
   • Verify that it was successfully restored by typing reagentc /info.