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.

[terryhabzz]

I am amazed on how there are a million different people showing you how to make backup discs but try and find one that shows you how to reinstall the info and you wont find any. I guess these smarts guys forgot that.

[fewatkins]

I like your program Eli! (It suits me very well- an illiterate IT lady.) I like the way you explain things so I really learned a lot!

[elithecomputerguy]

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

[BuffalowGirl]

Thanks for your time gives me confidence. Only thing I can think of is reverting the BIOS to boot from HD--

[donna]

I need help with restoring my backup files on my computer. I recdntly went back from windows 10 back to windows 7. I had to go back to factory setting. I backed up my files before making the change. I don't know how to put the files back onto the computer. I would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance

[AwakenSigmaMale]

good to know, had my VAIO for 3 years now, still no problem, keep up the good work.

[DoOneOk]

Cheers mate, had to use my recovery disks (loads of different blue screens) and wasn't sure how, you explained it perfect, so a big Thank you.

[Sinsear]

What should one do if no options are able to be selected at the "Select Restore Type" menu @18:34 of your video?

[barbarawood]

Please explain the difference between the system recovery without discs and using the discs? Why use discs if the system can do it without? thanks, Barbara

[jofjeff]

What type of disks do you recommend to use?

[donlira]

Now I have a question, bought two identical laptops at the very same time. seeing as how the DVD disk are a bit costly would you advise making making recovery disks off of one laptop to use for both or should I make a set of individual recovery disk for each laptop?

[dependonalcala]

Hey man, Eli the Computer saved my damn life. Thank

[pukaseek]

I was looking on how to recover a hard drive that is no longer bootable. If my PC was able to boot that why would I need to recover. I have the recovery disks but if I can't boot what good are the recovery disks?

[theHAL]

Thank you! Need to replace HD and wasn't sure how do reinstall OS. Appreciate the help.

[halcyon]

Can I ask a really dumb question? I have a Toshiba laptop and hence found the Toshiba folder in the Windows 7 star menu. Like you said, there is an option called TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator. However, there is also an option in the Control Panel; Create a repair disk. Should I use the windows one or the Toshiba one? Is there a difference?

[elithecomputerguy]

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

[tomr]

Question. I did make a back up disk. Te computer crashed. Nothing worked. Would not boot. I took it in for repair. at Fry's where it was built. They change the mother board and the hard drive, not the same brand. So will my back up disks still work with this? And what is I would only want selective items move to the computer. Would I be able to that with my current back up disks?

Tom

[dhingskymoore]

hi sir Eli, Can i used Dell Inspiron 1545 system recovery disk to Dell Inspiron N5030?

[brubeck]

when you put the disk in, and then change settings to boot from disk.
after the restore, do you have to change it back to boot from h drive,
or does it do for you automatically .

[tausif]

Thanks, helpful information. I want sell my computer and taken all my important data out so if I run recovery disk it will wipe out all the crap from computer. Another thing is I have dual boot so if I run recovery disk will it remove dual boot as well? Can you please let me know. Tx