Vista - Where's the "Create A Recovery Disc"?

03-20-2008

Shawn

Thanks for the heads up. I didn't know they had the 64bit version available
yet.

--

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience

"Brink" <Brink.36jy52@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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Quote:

>
> Barry;652387 Wrote:

Quote:

>> I have been reading there is supposed to be the ability to create a
>> recovery
>> disc built into SP1 under Start | All Programs | Maintenance but it's
>> not
>> there ........ where is it?

>
> Hi Barry,
>
> I seen that too for after the SP1 is instaled. The file is for this
> located at:
>
> "C:\Windows\System32\recdisc.exe"
>
> I do not believe it will work in the Vista 64 bit version, only the 32
> bit Vista. As Ronnie posted, you can download the same thing you would
> create for 32 bit Vista below already made. You would just need to burn
> it to a blank DVD.
>
> 'Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download — The NeoSmart Files'
> (http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/window...disc-download/)
>
> Hope this helps,
> Shawn
>
>
> --
> Brink
>
> *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask
> them.*
> '*VISTA FORUMS*'
> (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980)
> *Please post feedback to help others.*

**Brink** · 03-20-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Ronnie Vernon MVP

Shawn

Thanks for the heads up. I didn't know they had the 64bit version available
yet.

--

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience

"Brink" <Brink.36jy52@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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Quote:

>
> Barry;652387 Wrote:
>
> Hi Barry,
>
> I seen that too for after the SP1 is instaled. The file is for this
> located at:
>
> "C:\Windows\System32\recdisc.exe"
>
> I do not believe it will work in the Vista 64 bit version, only the 32
> bit Vista. As Ronnie posted, you can download the same thing you would
> create for 32 bit Vista below already made. You would just need to burn
> it to a blank DVD.
>
> 'Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download — The NeoSmart Files'
> (Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download — The NeoSmart Files)
>
> Hope this helps,
> Shawn
>
>
> --
> Brink
>
> *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask
> them.*
> '*VISTA FORUMS*'
> (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980)
> *Please post feedback to help others.*

Hi Ronnie,

I have the file in my Vista 64 bit Ultimate edition, but the SP1 did not create a shortcut for it in "Administrative Tools" like it did in the beta versions of the SP1. Plus, it does not work in the 64 bit anymore, even when trying to run the "recdisc.exe" from an elevated command prompt. It does not bother me though since I have a retail Vista DVD that will do the same thing.

Shawn

03-21-2008

Shawn

The file is also in the 32bit version, but it is only 188KB. Not sure why
they would even leave it in there?

--

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience

"Brink" <Brink.36k3p0@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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Quote:

>
> Ronnie Vernon MVP;653925 Wrote:

Quote:

>> Shawn
>>
>> Thanks for the heads up. I didn't know they had the 64bit version
>> available
>> yet.

>>
>> --
>>
>> Ronnie Vernon
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows Desktop Experience
>>
>>
>> "Brink" <Brink.36jy52@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
>> news:Brink.36jy52@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net...> > >

Quote:

>> > >
>> > > Barry;652387 Wrote:
>> > >
>> > > Hi Barry,
>> > >
>> > > I seen that too for after the SP1 is instaled. The file is for this
>> > > located at:
>> > >
>> > > "C:\Windows\System32\recdisc.exe"
>> > >
>> > > I do not believe it will work in the Vista 64 bit version, only the
>> > 32
>> > > bit Vista. As Ronnie posted, you can download the same thing you
>> > would
>> > > create for 32 bit Vista below already made. You would just need to
>> > burn
>> > > it to a blank DVD.
>> > >
>> > > 'Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download — The NeoSmart Files'
>> > > ('Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download — The NeoSmart Files'
>> > (http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/window...disc-download/))
>> > >
>> > > Hope this helps,
>> > > Shawn
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > > Brink
>> > >
>> > > *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask
>> > > them.*
>> > > '*VISTA FORUMS*'
>> > > (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980)
>> > > *Please post feedback to help others.* > >

>
> Hi Ronnie,
>
> I have the file in my Vista 64 bit Ultimate edition, but the SP1 did
> not create a shortcut for it in "Administrative Tools" like it did in
> the beta versions of the SP1. Plus, it does not work in the 64 bit
> anymore, even when trying to run the "recdisc.exe" from an elevated
> command prompt. It does not bother me though since I have a retail Vista
> DVD that will do the same thing.
>
> Shawn
>
>
> --
> Brink
>
> *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask
> them.*
> '*VISTA FORUMS*'
> (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980)
> *Please post feedback to help others.*

**Brink** · 03-22-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Ronnie Vernon MVP

Shawn

The file is also in the 32bit version, but it is only 188KB. Not sure why
they would even leave it in there?

--

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience

"Brink" <Brink.36k3p0@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
news:Brink.36k3p0@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net...

Quote:

>
> Ronnie Vernon MVP;653925 Wrote:
>
> Hi Ronnie,
>
> I have the file in my Vista 64 bit Ultimate edition, but the SP1 did
> not create a shortcut for it in "Administrative Tools" like it did in
> the beta versions of the SP1. Plus, it does not work in the 64 bit
> anymore, even when trying to run the "recdisc.exe" from an elevated
> command prompt. It does not bother me though since I have a retail Vista
> DVD that will do the same thing.
>
> Shawn
>
>
> --
> Brink
>
> *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask
> them.*
> '*VISTA FORUMS*'
> (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980)
> *Please post feedback to help others.*

Ronnie,

Not sure why they would since it is not functional. It's 212 KB in the 64 bit version. Does it work in the 32 bit version?

Shawn

**.Joe** · 03-22-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Quote: Originally Posted by Ronnie Vernon MVP

Shawn

The file is also in the 32bit version, but it is only 188KB. Not sure why
they would even leave it in there?

--

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience

"Brink" <Brink.36k3p0@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
news:Brink.36k3p0@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net...

Ronnie,

Not sure why they would since it is not functional. It's 212 KB in the 64 bit version. Does it work in the 32 bit version?

Shawn

Shawn,

Not functional in 32 bit either. It's there but doesn't do anything.

**Brink** · 03-22-2008

Thanks Joe. I guess it was just an oversight.

03-20-2008	#11 (permalink)
Ronnie Vernon MVP n/a posts	Re: Where's the "Create A Recovery Disc"? Shawn Thanks for the heads up. I didn't know they had the 64bit version available yet. -- Ronnie Vernon Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience "Brink" <Brink.36jy52@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message news:Brink.36jy52@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net... Quote: > > Barry;652387 Wrote: Quote: >> I have been reading there is supposed to be the ability to create a >> recovery >> disc built into SP1 under Start \| All Programs \| Maintenance but it's >> not >> there ........ where is it? > > Hi Barry, > > I seen that too for after the SP1 is instaled. The file is for this > located at: > > "C:\Windows\System32\recdisc.exe" > > I do not believe it will work in the Vista 64 bit version, only the 32 > bit Vista. As Ronnie posted, you can download the same thing you would > create for 32 bit Vista below already made. You would just need to burn > it to a blank DVD. > > 'Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download — The NeoSmart Files' > (http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/window...disc-download/) > > Hope this helps, > Shawn > > > -- > Brink > > There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask > them. > 'VISTA FORUMS' > (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980) > Please post feedback to help others.
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03-20-2008	#12 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,988 posts	Re: Where's the "Create A Recovery Disc"? Quote: Originally Posted by Ronnie Vernon MVP Shawn Thanks for the heads up. I didn't know they had the 64bit version available yet. -- Ronnie Vernon Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience "Brink" <Brink.36jy52@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message news:Brink.36jy52@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net... Quote: > > Barry;652387 Wrote: > > Hi Barry, > > I seen that too for after the SP1 is instaled. The file is for this > located at: > > "C:\Windows\System32\recdisc.exe" > > I do not believe it will work in the Vista 64 bit version, only the 32 > bit Vista. As Ronnie posted, you can download the same thing you would > create for 32 bit Vista below already made. You would just need to burn > it to a blank DVD. > > 'Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download — The NeoSmart Files' > (Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download — The NeoSmart Files) > > Hope this helps, > Shawn > > > -- > Brink > > There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask > them. > 'VISTA FORUMS' > (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980) > Please post feedback to help others. Hi Ronnie, I have the file in my Vista 64 bit Ultimate edition, but the SP1 did not create a shortcut for it in "Administrative Tools" like it did in the beta versions of the SP1. Plus, it does not work in the 64 bit anymore, even when trying to run the "recdisc.exe" from an elevated command prompt. It does not bother me though since I have a retail Vista DVD that will do the same thing. Shawn
My System Specs

03-21-2008	#13 (permalink)
Ronnie Vernon MVP n/a posts	Re: Where's the "Create A Recovery Disc"? Shawn The file is also in the 32bit version, but it is only 188KB. Not sure why they would even leave it in there? -- Ronnie Vernon Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience "Brink" <Brink.36k3p0@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message news:Brink.36k3p0@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net... Quote: > > Ronnie Vernon MVP;653925 Wrote: Quote: >> Shawn >> >> Thanks for the heads up. I didn't know they had the 64bit version >> available >> yet. >> >> -- >> >> Ronnie Vernon >> Microsoft MVP >> Windows Desktop Experience >> >> >> "Brink" <Brink.36jy52@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message >> news:Brink.36jy52@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net...> > > Quote: >> > > >> > > Barry;652387 Wrote: >> > > >> > > Hi Barry, >> > > >> > > I seen that too for after the SP1 is instaled. The file is for this >> > > located at: >> > > >> > > "C:\Windows\System32\recdisc.exe" >> > > >> > > I do not believe it will work in the Vista 64 bit version, only the >> > 32 >> > > bit Vista. As Ronnie posted, you can download the same thing you >> > would >> > > create for 32 bit Vista below already made. You would just need to >> > burn >> > > it to a blank DVD. >> > > >> > > 'Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download — The NeoSmart Files' >> > > ('Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download — The NeoSmart Files' >> > (http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/window...disc-download/)) >> > > >> > > Hope this helps, >> > > Shawn >> > > >> > > >> > > -- >> > > Brink >> > > >> > > There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask >> > > them. >> > > 'VISTA FORUMS' >> > > (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980) >> > > Please post feedback to help others. > > > > Hi Ronnie, > > I have the file in my Vista 64 bit Ultimate edition, but the SP1 did > not create a shortcut for it in "Administrative Tools" like it did in > the beta versions of the SP1. Plus, it does not work in the 64 bit > anymore, even when trying to run the "recdisc.exe" from an elevated > command prompt. It does not bother me though since I have a retail Vista > DVD that will do the same thing. > > Shawn > > > -- > Brink > > There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask > them. > 'VISTA FORUMS' > (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980) > Please post feedback to help others.
My System Specs

03-22-2008	#14 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,988 posts	Re: Where's the "Create A Recovery Disc"? Quote: Originally Posted by Ronnie Vernon MVP Shawn The file is also in the 32bit version, but it is only 188KB. Not sure why they would even leave it in there? -- Ronnie Vernon Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience "Brink" <Brink.36k3p0@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message news:Brink.36k3p0@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net... Quote: > > Ronnie Vernon MVP;653925 Wrote: > > Hi Ronnie, > > I have the file in my Vista 64 bit Ultimate edition, but the SP1 did > not create a shortcut for it in "Administrative Tools" like it did in > the beta versions of the SP1. Plus, it does not work in the 64 bit > anymore, even when trying to run the "recdisc.exe" from an elevated > command prompt. It does not bother me though since I have a retail Vista > DVD that will do the same thing. > > Shawn > > > -- > Brink > > There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask > them. > 'VISTA FORUMS' > (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980) > Please post feedback to help others. Ronnie, Not sure why they would since it is not functional. It's 212 KB in the 64 bit version. Does it work in the 32 bit version? Shawn
My System Specs

03-22-2008	#15 (permalink)
.Joe Windows 7 RC 916 posts	Re: Where's the "Create A Recovery Disc"? Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Quote: Originally Posted by Ronnie Vernon MVP Shawn The file is also in the 32bit version, but it is only 188KB. Not sure why they would even leave it in there? -- Ronnie Vernon Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience "Brink" <Brink.36k3p0@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message news:Brink.36k3p0@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net... Ronnie, Not sure why they would since it is not functional. It's 212 KB in the 64 bit version. Does it work in the 32 bit version? Shawn Shawn, Not functional in 32 bit either. It's there but doesn't do anything.
My System Specs

03-22-2008	#16 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,988 posts	Re: Where's the "Create A Recovery Disc"? Thanks Joe. I guess it was just an oversight.
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