Manual recovery is a process in cybersecurity where administrators or users use specific tools, commands, or procedures to restore a computer or system that cannot boot or operate normally due to failures, malware, or corruption. Unlike automated recovery, manual recovery requires direct human intervention, often through recovery consoles, bootable media, or command-line utilities. This approach is critical when automated solutions fail or when granular control is needed to repair system files, restore backups, or remove malicious code. Manual recovery is a fundamental skill for IT professionals to ensure business continuity and minimize downtime after system incidents.