How to Create a Boot Disk

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Swipe in from the right edge of the screen on your Windows 8 device.

   If you’re using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of your screen.
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   Step 2: Tap or click on “Start.”

   , A search results pane will appear onscreen. ,,,, The data capacity will vary depending on the type of Windows 8 device you’re using.
   
   For example, if your device requires 6 GB capacity for the boot disk, you’ll need a USB flash with at least 6 GB of free space. , If you’re using a blank CD or DVD, select “Create a system-repair disc with a CD or DVD” from the dropdown menu before inserting a CD into the disk drive. , After its creation, the boot disk can be used to restore or repair Windows 8 if at any time you have problems booting your device.
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   Step 3: Type “Recovery” into the search field.

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   Step 4: Click on “Settings” and select “Create a recovery drive.”'

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   Step 5: Place a checkmark next to “Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive.”

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   Step 6: Click on “Next.” The screen will then inform you how much data capacity you will need for the boot disk.

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   Step 7: Verify that you have a USB flash drive or blank CD with enough memory to support the capacity you’ll need to create the boot disk.

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   Step 8: Insert a USB flash drive into one of the empty USB ports on your Windows 8 device.

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   Step 9: Follow the remaining prompts provided by Windows 8 to finish creating the boot disk.

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