How to make copy of windows repair dvd from original dvd

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allrounder2011

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Since i had to face lots of problem while repairing my laptop ..now i my laptop is running smoothly but i want to make extra copy from reinstallation dvd that i bought from Dell.

how can i begin...can i also make usb flash for it?
 

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I think the preferred method would be to make an image. Make one shortly after the first install. Then every several months update, but on a new image. Leave the original alone. In the event of a problem, you have a choice. You can use the first image or you can use the most up to date and avoid installing all the updates etc again.

Download macrium reflect and make a copy from your hard drive.
http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.asp
http://www.ehow.com/how_5573926_create-using-macrium-reflect-software.html
 
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Hi Allrounder, If you have a dvd drive, place your dvd disc in that, copy it to your hardrive, remove, place in a blank dvd, and burn it,patch41
 

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richc46 said:
I think the preferred method would be to make an image. Make one shortly after the first install. Then every several months update, but on a new image. Leave the original alone. In the event of a problem, you have a choice. You can use the first image or you can use the most up to date and avoid installing all the updates etc again.

Download macrium reflect and make a copy from your hard drive.
Macrium Reflect FREE Edition - Information and download
How to Create a Disk Image Using Macrium Reflect Software | eHow.com
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I agree with Rich on imaging, saved my system a few times.

Here's a great tutorial for using it too.

Imaging with free Macrium - Windows 7 Forums
 

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Hi allrounder2011,

While I too agree with Richard and Derek in terms of creating images and keeping one stored away and one reasonably updated (as well as their choice in program to use) as the preferred methods to recover the system, I see the value in having the DVD as well (and copies of it too) just for added security and protection (and, depending on the disk, access to additional features like those used for repair and even boot file managment). I personally do both.

Here's an article on how to copy one DVD to another: How to Copy a DVD Movie to Another DVD | eHow.com. Be sure to check out the additional links on the right for further articles that may be helpful and make sure you create a bootable DVD. Here's another article on how to use Nero to create a bootable DVD: How to Make a Bootable DVD With Nero in Vista | eHow.com.

Here's an article on how to make a bootable USB drive with the info from the Bootable DVD (assuming your computer allows this - not all do). Check with the manufacturer or their website (or technical support group) or the computer manual to confirm this for your computer before starting so you don't waste time for nothing. Here's the article: How to Make a Vista Boot USB Drive | eHow.com (and again, check the additional resources on the right for further helpful information).

I hope this helps.

Good luck!
 

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