Did you know that Windows 7 contains an utility to create a “System Repair Disc”? I highly recommend that you take the time to create this disc, in the chance your Windows 7 becomes broken or will not boot.
The System Repair Disc is an option designed to help users “fix or repair” Windows 7 without resorting to a complete re-install or resorting to your system recovery software. The System Repair Disc is a bootable disc, that provides accessible options for using System Restore, Complete PC Backup, Automated System Repair, Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool and a Command-line Prompt for manual advanced recovery.
The easiest method to initate the process to create the “System Repair Disc”, is to click on “Start“, go to the “Run” dialog, type: recdisc, and hit “Enter“. The following dialog box will appear prompting you for a blank CD or DVD disc. Once the CD or DVD has been created, label the disc, and store it in a safe place. This simple process may save you a whole lot of headaches later.
If for some reason you are unable to create the “System Repair Disc” from your Windows 7 PC, you can download and create a bootable copy of the System Repair Disc at NeoSmart.
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Hi,
I just bought a portable computer with windows 7, but it doesn’t have a cd/dvd reader. How do I create this System Repair Disc?
Thank you
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Since I haven’t used W7 yet, all I can say is that the
post and image you used is great and reminded me of my wrath against Microsoft
More power to WOMP Rick!
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Sad but I can’t do this on an Acer Aspire netbook because it has no CD driver. I wonder if all netbook brands are this way. Can I do this with a USB drive instead?
Pochp,
This may be helpful: http://mintywhite.com/windows-7/7maintenance/create-bootable-windows-7-system-repair-usb-drive-netbooks/
Also, that Acer should have a recovery process built in to restore it back to factory specs. Usually the restore is in a hidden partition on the netbook, unless you formatted that partition. Contact Acer Support and tell them you need help with the recovery.
Rick
Great tip Rick! And I almost forgot about the Acer built-in recovery lol. Thanks!
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