Where's the "Create A Recovery Disc"?

I have been reading there is supposed to be the ability to create a recovery
disc built into SP1 under Start | All Programs | Maintenance but it's not
there ........ where is it?

I don't know if MS included in all the sp1 updates, prior it was only
available in the Business and Ultimate editions.

"Barry" <> wrote in message
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>I have been reading there is supposed to be the ability to create a
>recovery disc built into SP1 under Start | All Programs | Maintenance but
>it's not there ........ where is it?

That would explain it, I'm using Home Premium.

"BigJim" <> wrote in message
news:. ..
>I don't know if MS included in all the sp1 updates, prior it was only
>available in the Business and Ultimate editions.
>
> "Barry" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>>I have been reading there is supposed to be the ability to create a
>>recovery disc built into SP1 under Start | All Programs | Maintenance but
>>it's not there ........ where is it?
>

Windows (no flavor or version) has ever had this option, though some
computer manufacturers provide a method of creating recovery discs and name
it something similar. The closest thing Windows Vista has is the "Complete
PC Backup" which can create a backup set (not a restore disc but a full
system backup) that can be restored using the Vista DVD and advanced
recovery options.

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"Barry" <> wrote in message
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>I have been reading there is supposed to be the ability to create a
>recovery disc built into SP1 under Start | All Programs | Maintenance but
>it's not there ........ where is it?

Richard, I was referring to links like this:-

"One of the new administrative tools Windows Vista Service Pack 1 provides
is the ability to create a recovery disc"

http://www.istartedsomething.com/200...recovery-disc/




"Richard G. Harper" <> wrote in message
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> Windows (no flavor or version) has ever had this option, though some
> computer manufacturers provide a method of creating recovery discs and
> name it something similar. The closest thing Windows Vista has is the
> "Complete PC Backup" which can create a backup set (not a restore disc but
> a full system backup) that can be restored using the Vista DVD and
> advanced recovery options.
>
> --
> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]
> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
>
>
> "Barry" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>>I have been reading there is supposed to be the ability to create a
>>recovery disc built into SP1 under Start | All Programs | Maintenance but
>>it's not there ........ where is it?
>

Notice when that article was written?


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"Barry" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Richard, I was referring to links like this:-
>
> "One of the new administrative tools Windows Vista Service Pack 1 provides
> is the ability to create a recovery disc"
>
> http://www.istartedsomething.com/200...recovery-disc/
>
>
>
>
> "Richard G. Harper" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Windows (no flavor or version) has ever had this option, though some
>> computer manufacturers provide a method of creating recovery discs and
>> name it something similar. The closest thing Windows Vista has is the
>> "Complete PC Backup" which can create a backup set (not a restore disc
>> but a full system backup) that can be restored using the Vista DVD and
>> advanced recovery options.
>>
>> --
>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]
>> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
>> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
>>
>>
>> "Barry" <> wrote in message
>> news:%...
>>>I have been reading there is supposed to be the ability to create a
>>>recovery disc built into SP1 under Start | All Programs | Maintenance but
>>>it's not there ........ where is it?
>>
>

Barry

That was an option that was offered during the SP1 Beta to testers.

The file that creates the recovery disc is still available at the following
website.

Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download:
http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/window...disc-download/

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"Barry" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Richard, I was referring to links like this:-
>
> "One of the new administrative tools Windows Vista Service Pack 1 provides
> is the ability to create a recovery disc"
>
> http://www.istartedsomething.com/200...recovery-disc/
>
>
>
>
> "Richard G. Harper" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Windows (no flavor or version) has ever had this option, though some
>> computer manufacturers provide a method of creating recovery discs and
>> name it something similar. The closest thing Windows Vista has is the
>> "Complete PC Backup" which can create a backup set (not a restore disc
>> but a full system backup) that can be restored using the Vista DVD and
>> advanced recovery options.
>>
>> --
>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]
>> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
>> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
>>
>>
>> "Barry" <> wrote in message
>> news:%...
>>>I have been reading there is supposed to be the ability to create a
>>>recovery disc built into SP1 under Start | All Programs | Maintenance but
>>>it's not there ........ where is it?
>>
>

There is no such option in Windows - pre or post SP1. Note that the article
you quoted is very old and contains outdated material.


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Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]
* NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/


"Barry" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Richard, I was referring to links like this:-
>
> "One of the new administrative tools Windows Vista Service Pack 1 provides
> is the ability to create a recovery disc"
>
> http://www.istartedsomething.com/200...recovery-disc/
>
>
>
>
> "Richard G. Harper" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Windows (no flavor or version) has ever had this option, though some
>> computer manufacturers provide a method of creating recovery discs and
>> name it something similar. The closest thing Windows Vista has is the
>> "Complete PC Backup" which can create a backup set (not a restore disc
>> but a full system backup) that can be restored using the Vista DVD and
>> advanced recovery options.
>>
>> --
>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]
>> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
>> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
>>
>>
>> "Barry" <> wrote in message
>> news:%...
>>>I have been reading there is supposed to be the ability to create a
>>>recovery disc built into SP1 under Start | All Programs | Maintenance but
>>>it's not there ........ where is it?
>>
>

Spend a small amount and buy something like Acronis TrueImage ... it will
work better than any solution microsoft has to date.

"Richard G. Harper" <> wrote in message
news:...
> There is no such option in Windows - pre or post SP1. Note that the
> article you quoted is very old and contains outdated material.
>
>

Barry;652387 Wrote:
> I have been reading there is supposed to be the ability to create a
> recovery
> disc built into SP1 under Start | All Programs | Maintenance but it's
> not
> there ........ where is it?

Hi Barry,

I seen that too for after the SP1 is instaled. The file is for this
located at:

"C:\Windows\System32\recdisc.exe"

I do not believe it will work in the Vista 64 bit version, only the 32
bit Vista. As Ronnie posted, you can download the same thing you would
create for 32 bit Vista below already made. You would just need to burn
it to a blank DVD.

'Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download &#x2014; The NeoSmart Files'
(http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/window...disc-download/)

Hope this helps,
Shawn


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