How to Create a Startup Disc for Microsoft Vista

Startup discs cannot be used to reinstall the Windows Vista operating system.

A Windows Vista startup disc can be used to fix the Windows Vista operating system. A startup disc is sometimes referred to as a recovery disc or a boot disc.

If your computer's hard drive gets damaged, you will not be able to access your system's recovery menu without a startup disc. If your computer did not come with a startup disc, you can create a Windows Vista startup disc with System Restore, Complete PC Backup, automated system repair and manual advanced recovery options.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Windows Vista Operating System
• Internet connection
• DVD burner
• Blank DVD-R
• Pen and paper

Instructions

Downloading

1. Click "Start," then "Computer," then "System Properties." Write down which system type you have: 32-bit or 64-bit edition.

2. Go to uTorrent (see Resources). Click "Download Now." In the "opening utorrent.exe" pop-up, click "Save File." Double-click torrent.exe and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. On the setup page, uncheck the three boxes, then click "Install." Click "Run."

4. Go to NeoSmart (see Resources).

5. Click the box that corresponds to the version of Windows Vista installed on your system, then click "OK."

6. On the "Vista_Recovery_.iso -- Add New Torrent" page, click "OK" to install.

Burning the Disc

1. Download and install an ISO Recorder for Vista such as ImgBurn v2.5.2.0 (see Resources).

2. Open ImgBurn. Click "Write image files to disc." Insert a blank CD-R or DVD-R into the disc drive.

3. Click the open folder icon of the file you want to burn. Follow the on-screen instructions.

4. Check the "Verify" box, and then select the burn speed.

5. To start the burn process, click the icon at the bottom, left corner of the screen that shows a blue arrow pointing from a disc on a piece of paper to another disc.

6. Click "OK" when "Operation Successfully Competed" appears on the screen.

7. Remove the disc from the drive and store it in a safe place.

Tips & Warnings

• SystemDiscs.com offers direct download links if you don't want to download files via bittorrent. SystemDiscs.com charges for the direct download links.

References

• NeoSmart: Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download
• NeoSmart: Burning ISO Images with ImgBurn

Resources

• uTorrent
• NeoSmart: Download: Windows Vista Recovery Disc
• ImgBurn v2.5.2.0