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  1. Create a system repair disc - Microsoft Support

    • Learn how to create a system repair disc to access system recovery options if Windows 7 encounters a serious error. You can also start Windows 7 from a installation disc or USB flash drive to install or rei… See more

    Overview

    System recovery options can help you repair Windows if a serious error occurs. To use … See more

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    To create a system repair disc

    1.Open Backup and Restore by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Backup and Restore.
    2.In the lef… See more

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    To use the system repair disc

    1.Insert the system repair disc into your CD or DVD drive.
    2.Restart your computer using the computer's power button.
    3.If prompt… See more

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    To start Windows 7 from an installation disc or USB flash drive

    1.Turn on your computer, insert the Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive, and then turn off your computer.
    2.Restart your computer.
    3.Press an… See more

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    Note

    Recovery drives created and used on machines with the April 9, 2024 security update and the revocation policy applied may be impacted. For more, see KB5025885: How to manage the Windows Boot Manager revocations for Secure Boot changes associated with CVE-2023-24932.

    It's a good idea to create a recovery drive. That way, if your PC ever experiences a major issue such as hardware failure, you'll be able to use the recovery drive to reinstall Windows 11. Windows updates to improve security and PC performance periodically, so we recommend you recreate the recovery drive annually. Personal files and any apps that did not come with your PC will not be backed up. You'll need a USB drive that's at least 16 gigabytes.

    Warning

    Use an empty USB drive because this process will erase any data that's already stored on the drive. 

    To create a recovery drive in Windows 11:

    1. In the search box on the taskbar, search for Create a recovery drive and then select it. You might be asked to enter an admin password or confirm your choice.

    2. When the tool opens, make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and then select Next.

    3. Connect a USB drive to your PC, select it, and then select Next.

    4. Select Create. Many files need to be copied to the recovery drive, so this might take a while.

    If you ever need to use the recovery drive to reinstall Windows 11 on your PC, see Recovery options in Windows for further instructions. It's a good idea to Back up your Windows PC frequently because the recovery drive isn't a system image. It doesn't contain your personal files, settings, or programs.

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  1. How to create a System Repair disc in Windows 10 and Windows 11

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  4. Windows 7 Installation Repair Disc DOWNLOAD.

    Mar 24, 2019 · This covers a Startup Repair disk or a full reinstall ISO: Make your own System Repair Disk from the information in this Tutorial or from the prior information: " How to Create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc". …

  5. How to Create and Use a Recovery Drive or System …

    Nov 2, 2017 · A system repair disc is a bootable CD/DVD that contains tools to troubleshoot and restore your PC when it won't start correctly. Learn how to create a system repair disc and when to use it instead of a recovery drive or a …

  6. 3 Ways to Create a System Repair Disc in Windows …

    Aug 13, 2024 · There are two Windows built-in utilities can help you create a system repair disc: Create a system disk (CD/DVD) & Create a recovery drive (USB). For Windows 7 and Windows 10/11 users, you can simply create a …

  7. Recovery Disk Vs. System Repair Disk: Key Differences

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     · The System Repair disk is a user-created drive used to repair and restore missing/damaged system files. It is created on a CD or a DVD. This drive provides various system repair utilities …

  8. How to Create a Recovery Drive and System Repair …

    Jun 12, 2021 · Learn the difference between a recovery drive and a system repair disc, and how to create them using a USB flash drive or a DVD/CD. Find out how to use them to troubleshoot and restore your Windows 10 PC in case …

  9. Recovery Drive vs System Repair Disc: Which is Better …

    Jan 23, 2024 · Recovery drive vs system repair disc: which one should you use for system repair? Both tools are rather similar, but they do have a few minor differences. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a recovery drive and a …