Here we can see “Creating a Windows Recovery USB”
This page explains creating a bootable rescue USB stick that contains the Windows Vista/7/8 setup files or a repair environment.
EasyBCD and EasyRE (our Windows Recovery CDs) are the two most popular products.
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to use EasyBCD to generate a bootable Windows Recovery USB to replace a bootable CD or DVD.
You can even use these instructions to make a multi-purpose “swiss-army USB” by putting multiple images on the USB disk and choosing which one to boot from when you turn on your computer!
Requirements
Before you begin this guide, make sure you have the following items on hand:
- A copy of EasyBCD and a USB stick or USB drive with at least 500 MiB of space.
- The Windows XP/Vista/7 repair CD as an ISO image.
Getting EasyBCD is a simple process
EasyBCD is available for download. You’ll need to purchase an EasyBCD license if you’re using it at work or for business purposes.
Obtaining the ISO image of the Windows XP/Vista/7 Recovery CD
You’ll need the ISO image from http://systemdiscs.com/ that you purchased for download. If you purchased the disc online, go to your order page (check your email!) and download the ISO image – make sure to save it to disk (rather than running) if/when prompted!
How to Get Started
Step 1: Insert your USB flash disk
Before installing and using EasyBCD, make sure your USB drive is inserted or connected to the computer!
Step 2: Download and install EasyBCD
You’ll need to run the setup file you downloaded earlier if you already have EasyBCD installed. All you have to do now is click “next” on all of the prompts, and you’ll be good to go.
Step 3: Open EasyBCD and run it
Expand the “EasyBCD” folder, and click the EasyBCD entry from the start menu. Alternatively, go to the start menu and type in EasyBCD.
Transfer the ISO image to the USB drive.
Step 1: Save the ISO image to your USB drive
At this point, you must copy the ISO image to the USB drive that you made or get from SystemDiscs.com. Find the file in My Computer or My Documents, then copy and paste it to the USB device (do not put it in a folder! ):
Step 2: Rename the ISO image
You’re nearly finished adding the new entry to EasyBCD. EasyBCD won’t load an ISO image with spaces in the name, so rename it to “Windows 7 Recovery Disc” or “Windows 7 Recovery Disc.iso” instead of “EasyRE for Windows 7” or “EasyRE for Windows 7.iso.”
Use EasyBCD to create a bootable USB
Step 1: Go to BCD Deployment
After EasyBCD has launched, click the “BCD Deployment” option in the EasyBCD Toolbox sidebar.
Step 2: From the drop-down option, choose your partition
Select “Partition: ” from the drop-down box in the top half of the screen. and choose the entry that corresponds to your USB drive.
Step 3: Copy BCD to a USB drive
Now you must instruct EasyBCD to install the bootloader on the USB drive, allowing you to boot from it. To begin, click the “Install BCD” button and wait for the BCD installation to complete.
Step 4: Allow EasyBCD to load USB bootloader
EasyBCD will ask you if you wish to load the freshly constructed BCD from the USB drive (in a friendly manner). When you encounter this dialog, make sure you press yes:
Step 5: Select ISO | Add New Entry
In the EasyBCD Toolbox sidebar, click the “Add New Entry” button, then the ISO tab in the bottom half of the screen (it’s the one with the CD on fire icon):
Step 6: Modify the name and type of the file
Change the Name textbox in the ISO tab to something more relevant, like “Windows 7 Recovery CD,” and ensure the type is selected to “Run from Disk”:
Step 7: Locate and open the ISO image
To launch a browse file dialog, click the three-dot symbol of the folder. Find the ISO image you copied to the USB drive using this method.
Step 8: Insert the ISO code
You’re ready to add the entry after selecting the ISO image from the USB! Click the green plus sign next to the “Add Entry” button, then wait for it to do its task.
Step 9: Shut down EasyBCD
Close EasyBCD from the file menu if you want to. Make sure the USB isn’t removed until EasyBCD has finished!
Step 10: Disconnect the USB cable
Remove the USB drive from your computer carefully now, and pat yourself on the back. The Windows Vista/7 Recovery CD can now be booted from your USB stick!
Recover your computer!
You can now take this USB to another computer (the one that needs assistance) and boot from it. Step 2: To repair your computer, follow our instructions for using the recovery CD.
(Optional!) Rinse and repeat.
If you want to add more than one recovery CD ISO image to your USB drive, repeat the procedures above, beginning with copying the ISO and finishing with closing EasyBCD.
Conclusion
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User Questions
1. Is it possible to build a Windows 10 Recovery USB from a different computer?
You may create a Windows 10 recovery drive for another machine in two ways: utilizing the Windows 10 ISO or using the bootable USB hard drive creation tool to generate a portable Windows 10 USB drive. It is critical to have a backup of all of your key files.
2. How long does it take to make a recovery USB for Windows 10?
Depending on your internet speed, the process should take around 30 minutes. When the utility is finished, click Finish to exit the program and remove the USB drive from your computer. You can connect the disk to your computer and reboot it if you need to install or reinstall Windows in the future.
3. What is the best way to create a bootable USB for Windows 10?
Download the Media Creation Tool to make a bootable USB for Windows 10. Then open the tool and choose to Create installation for another PC from the drop-down menu. Finally, choose a USB flash disk and wait for the installation process to complete. Connect a USB drive to your PC running Windows 10.
4. How to Create a Windows 10 Recovery Drive? : r/Windows10
5. How to create recovery media on USB stick?: windows – Reddit
