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January 24th, 2013 03:00

How do I set up a recovery disk?

Hi folks,

 

My XPS One 2710 (operating Win 8) is only a few weeks old and a message popped up earlier today to prompt me to make a recovery disk to restore the computer to factory settings should anything go wrong.  I didn't have a storage device ready, but I do now.  How do I get to the recovery disk creation wizard?

 

Thanks.

 

Pauline.

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January 24th, 2013 04:00

Hi Pauline,

With Windows 8, the way to find anything is to search for it. So in the metro screen, just start typing recovery and I think you'll find it.

Here is a site that takes you through the process step by step.

Good luck with the new system!

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February 7th, 2013 07:00

Hi,

Thank you for the reply.  I found it OK, but didn't realise how much memory creation of the recovery disk would take.  In the end I ordered an appropriately sized memory stick, and now have it set up.

Thanks again for your advice.

Pauline.

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February 8th, 2013 14:00

Hi Pauline,

I think the flash drive approach is the best way to go. Good luck with your XPS One 2710!!

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