System Restore Using Recovery Disks

Info

Level: Beginner
Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy
Date Created: May 26,2010
Length of Class: 22 Minutes
Tracks

Computer Repair
Prerequisites

None
Purpose of Class

Computer manufacturers no longer give you the disks required to repair your computer if you need to reinstall the operating system. This class teaches students how to create recovery disks and how to use them.
Topics Covered

Creating Recovery Disks
Using Recovery Tools and Disks
Class Notes

Introduction
If you don't have your disks it will cost you $100-$150 to buy new ones
Creating Recovery Disks
All manufacturers use different software
Go to START-ALL PROGRAMS and then look for a folder with the name of the manufacturer, or something that says "Recovery", or "Disaster"
Recovering a Computer
Always backup your data before doing a recovery
You can recover from a program when the computer is started, or you can use the recovery disks
If you use the disks make sure the computers BIOS is set to boot off the the CD/DVD drive before the hard drive.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• recovery
• disks
• 720p

[jofjeff3120965]

What type of disks do you recommend to use?

[elithecomputerguy]

@jofjeff3120965 Just go with name brand disks. The generic ones have a high failure rate. I usually go with Memorex.

[hacksandmods1498]

Have you got a video that shows us how to use them once made?

[elithecomputerguy]

@hacksandmods1498 All you do is boot off of them, and then follow the prompts...

[sourcreampuff]

What happened at 13:45 it went from start wiindows normally to the boot options. How did you get to boot options

[pottyboy05]

Hey my computer has a virus of some sort and it won't let me open any programs please help

[BlackMasterJoe89]

Hey I have two computers. One has a virus on it, well its more malware than a virus but it has virus qualities. I want to do a wipe and reload. The problem is I cannot use it when its not on say mode. My other computer works great, can I make a recovery disk on here, Windows 7 Home and use if for my other one who's OS is currently 7 Ultimate? Can I make a recovery disk in safe mode for my other one? Thanks!

[yrafeeq]

yes man I got Gateway I have to many problems with it i like that video for 100% =-D

[Ninetailedichigo246]

@elithecomputerguy i cant fine the recovery thing on my advent laptop

[Ninetailedichigo246]

i cant fine the file for advent laptops

[ernestt13]

this was very helpful cuz i forgot what i needed to do for a recovery.