How to Create a System Repair Disc in Windows 7

By Lawrence C. Miller, CISSP from Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies

With Windows 7, you can use a system repair disc to boot your computer when all else fails. It is one of several recovery tools you may need in order to restore your computer. A system repair disc can be used if there is any hope at all of saving your files.

Your PC manufacturer most likely included its branded version of a system recovery disc with your computer, and you can also use your Windows 7 DVD to boot your computer. Having a system repair disc provides additional insurance in case you encounter problems with other recovery tools.

Enlarge 1 Open the Windows Control Panel, and then click System and Security. The System and Security window appears.	Enlarge 2 Click Backup and Restore. The Backup and Restore window appears.	Enlarge 3 In the left pane, click Create a System Repair Disc. The Create a System Repair Disc dialog box appears.
Enlarge 4 Select the writeable CD/DVD drive that will be used to create the system repair disc, insert a blank disc, and click Create Disc. Windows 7 begins creating your system repair disc. Be sure to clearly label your system repair disc, so you can easily find it when you need to.