How to make a Windows 10 USB recovery drive

One of the first things you should do with your Windows 10 computer is make a recovery USB drive. Then if it every stops working, you have a tool that should be able to help you fix it.

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Kingston Digital DataTraveler 16 GB

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[garywateridge]

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[darealcaptainpatriot]

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[MuzikaLov]

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[highperspective]

I really like the smooth editing, taking out the usually painful waiting. A quality product!

[chrystalrosinski]

Just finished upgrading to windows 10 (from 7) and it works. You deserve all the credit...Just like Bryan said "clear, concise" and CORRECT information. I appreciate that you took the time to cover the possible pitfalls and how to correct them. Thank you for your video.

[handelnumber]

This video has been a lifesaver to me. I'll never fear a blank screen
again. Dave's explanation is better than all the gobbledygook
from the manufacturer.

[Merseysiderful]

Very informative and knowledgeable video. Back in the 1990s I used to work for a company assembling and repairing Personal Computers and Windows 95 setup discs were included with each computer. It was relatively easy to reinstall or repair the operating system. I don’t understand why the manufacturers no longer include a setup disc for Windows 10 or even a built in disc drive. The very least they could do is provide a Windows 10 recovery USB stick to avoid causing people frustration.

[jeffersonbroady]

David, I would like to personally thank you for this fantastic video on the Windows 10 USB recovery drive. I completely overlooked making a recovery drive, after watching you video I went out and purchased a 16GB memory stick and fabricated my recovery drive. Your tutorial explained everything perfectly and making the recovery drive was exactly explained. Please keep up the great information and tutorials. Thank you, Jeff

[POP-irjx]

I tried to make a recovery drive using HP recovery tool but the tool locked up. I used your method and it worked. Glad I found your channel.

[choksanng]

Just watched your 3 videos on Windows 10 recovery. I'm not IT savvy but your explanations are very good and even I can understand them. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Chuck

[tanyanonna]

Easiest step by step I have found! Everyone else talks too much and/or goes off on the original point that has nothing to do with the topic 🙄

[sajmeister]

Great to see my fellow Brits doing these videos! God Bless you all!

[mcleand]

I know this was filmed 2 years ago but out of the many many videos that I have browsed in an effort to fix my laptop, yours was the only one where instructions were clear, to the point and actually worked! Where have you been all my life and WHEN are you coming back to YouTube??? You are definitely needed on here.

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[lisajunbautista]

I’ve been searching on how to create recovery drive, yours was the only one that worked.. 😊

[promateengineer]

You have one of the best approaches to disseminate information on YouTube. very concise and informative.

[pay]

The actual process starts at 2:20
But watching the beginning might be helpful to the less experienced.

[hanserian]

Very well done. I found no flaws in your explanation and have recommended your video to a friend, as I am not a good instructor. Ignore the thumbs downers. Excellent video! Thank you!

[bryangl]

Useful info with clear and concise explanation. Thank you. (I'm sure there are people who like giving a thumbs down just to be nasty - ignore them!).

[ianrwood]

Man, I am barely computer literate and just use my PC and laptop for novel writing, games, Quora and YouTube. Even I could follow your guide. That's awesome, thank you so much - I really appreciate it.