How to Make Recovery Disk
Creating a recovery disk in Windows Vista involves the use of burning software and downloading the CD image, which is called an ISO file. A recovery disk restores the computer back to its original state after a software or hardware crash. It's a great way for users to save settings of applications in case Windows fails. It only takes a few steps to create a recovery disk in Windows Vista.
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Instructions
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Download the ISO image for the CD-ROM disc. This is necessary so the CD can boot. Download the ISO from pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,71039/description.html. Save the file to your hard drive.
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Insert a blank CD-ROM into the drive. Open your CD burning software and burn the ISO image to the CD-ROM. Vista comes with its own writing software, so you can also right-click the file and select "Copy Image to CD" to burn the ISO image.
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Verify the application has properly burned the CD by leaving the CD in the drive and rebooting the machine. When you boot with the recovery CD in the drive, an installation screen is shown that gives you the option to install the recovery information. Store the recovery CD in a safe location in case of a future computer crash.
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