How to Create Vista Backup Discs From System Recovery Partition

Create Vista Recovery Discs

Some laptops and PCs, like HPs and Sony Vaio notebooks, are shipped with a "Recovery Partition" instead of a set of Windows installation CDs or recovery discs. The recovery applications for these computers will allow the user to create a set of backup recovery discs from the recovery partition. However, in most cases the disc creation program will only run one time. PC and laptop manufacturers suggest that the backup discs be created as soon as possible once the machine is received by the consumer.

Things You'll Need

• Blank CDs or DVDs

Instructions

1. Click Windows "Start" and select the "All Programs" link.

2. Click the "Recovery Manager" folder, and then click the "Recovery Disc Creation" program link. The Recovery Disc Creation program will launch. The Disc Requirements will list and the number of CDs, DVDs or double-layer DVDs required for the procedure will display.

3. Insert the first blank disc and click the "Next" button. The CD/DVD burner will register the disc and a window will appear noting the disc type.

4. Click the "Next" button. The resulting page will display "1 of N" discs where N is the total number of required disks. A progress bar will indicate when the first disc's burn process has completed. A dialog box will appear prompting the user to enter the second disc.

5. Insert the second disc and click "Next."

6. Repeat inserting discs and clicking "Next" until all discs have been burned. A success message will appear when all discs have been created. Click "Next."

7. Click "Finish." Store the recovery discs in a safe place.

References

• HP: Using HP Recovery Manager in Vista
• Sony Support: How to create a Recovery Disc using VAIO Recovery Tool?