Create a System Repair DVD

Create a System Repair Disc for Windows 11

Protect your system. Stay prepared.
A System Repair Disc lets you access recovery tools if Windows ever fails to boot. Here’s how to create one using a DVD burner.

What You’ll Need

A blank writable DVD (DVD-R or DVD+R)
A computer with a DVD burner
Windows 11 installed

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Insert a blank DVD
Place it in your DVD burner tray.

2. Open Control Panel
Press Windows + S, type Control Panel, and press Enter.

3. Go to Backup and Restore
Navigate to:
System and Security → Backup and Restore (Windows 7)
(Note: It still says Windows 7 — this is correct.)

4. Create the Repair Disc
Click Create a system repair disc on the left.
Select your DVD drive and click Create disc.

5. Label and Store Safely
Label the disc (e.g., "Windows 11 Repair Disc – Nov 2025”)
Store it in a safe, accessible location.

Why It Matters

This disc gives you access to recovery tools like System Restore, Command Prompt, and Startup Repair — even if Windows won’t boot.

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How to Create a USB Recovery Drive (Windows)

Step‑by‑step: Create a USB recovery drive

Windows 10 and 11. The process will erase the USB drive — backup files first.

1. Prepare your thumb drive

Use a USB drive with at least 16 GB capacity (32 GB recommended).
Back up any files on it — the process will erase everything.

2. Open the Recovery Drive tool

Plug in your USB drive.
In the Windows search bar, type "Recovery Drive”.
Select Recovery Drive (App) from the results.

3. Allow admin permissions

If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes to allow changes.

4. Configure recovery options

In the Recovery Drive window, check "Back up system files to the recovery drive” (recommended).
This enables reinstalling Windows if needed.
Click Next.

5. Select your USB drive

Windows will detect available drives.
Choose your thumb drive from the list.
Click Next.

6. Create the recovery drive

Confirm that all data on the drive will be deleted.
Click Create.
The process may take 10–30 minutes depending on speed and size.

7. Finish and label

Once complete, click Finish.
Safely eject the USB drive.
Label it clearly (e.g., Windows Recovery Drive).

How to use it later

Insert the recovery drive into your PC.
Restart and open the boot menu (often F12, F2, Esc, or Del).
Select the USB drive to boot from.
In Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), you can:
- Troubleshoot startup issues
- Restore from a system image
- Reinstall Windows

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