[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Time to create or re-create your Windows Recovery Drive
Drew King
dking65 at kingconsulting.us
Thu Mar 2 10:52:02 PST 2023
George,
First, don't select any of them unless you first create a new System
Restore Point. ALWAYS create a new System Restore Point before doing
anything that will change the OS, and it's ability to boot and run.
I *ALWAYS* create a new System Restore Point before doing anything to
my/others computers.
Before I let any program update itself, I first create a new Restore Point.
If a Windows Update fails, or a software install/upgrade goes wrong,
reverting to a known valid Restore Point is often the only real remedy.
I used to work for a software company that provided, to Microsoft,
software that was incorporated into the Microsoft Windows NT install CD.
The drivers came from Microsoft, only they were written by us, not
Microsoft.
You can sometimes get real & proper manufacturer drivers directly from
Microsoft.
Other times the best drivers come from the hardware manufacturer. It
really depends on the specific hardware configuration.
So, not knowing anything about your situation/system, *I would tend to
lean towards leaving things alone right now. If it's not broken, don't
"Fix" it.
*
I'd run Windows Device Manager and check for anything that looks
yellow/red. Check for anything that looks like it's in an error state.
If nothing stands out, leave everything alone.
I'd also run the Windows Event Viewer and check if Windows is generating
lots of red level errors like you see in this picture:
Then, you want to take a closer look and see if you have errors that can
either easily be fixed, or are perhaps suggesting that there is a real
problem somewhere. Periodically checking the event viewer is like taking
your car to the mechanic and asking them to take a look under the hood
and check for anything that might be wrong.
Perhaps you didn't notice anything wrong while you were driving your car
to the mechanic. But then, you find out your oil is low, tires, and
wipers are worn, and brakes are about to go any day. The mechanic will
fix it all, while you wait, and figure out where the money is going to
come from to fix everything.
Drew.
On 3/2/2023 11:55 AM, George Gamota wrote:
>
> Drew
>
> Thanks for your response. I do have a question about drivers.
>
> I have a PC Windows 10. Every time I look for updates, they are mostly
> updates on security. However, if I click on optional, there is a list
> of driver updates. Since they are optional I don’t click them. Should
> I click them or just stick to the regular updates MS sends me?
>
> George
>
> *From:* Drew King <dking65 at kingconsulting.us>
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 2, 2023 1:50 AM
> *To:* George Gamota <ggamota at stma-llc.com>; 'Lex Computer Group'
> <lctg at lists.toku.us>
> *Subject:* Re: [Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Time to create or
> re-create your Windows Recovery Drive
>
> George,
>
> Over time, your PC will update some of the drivers that were current
> when you made your first drive. You are only updating it to keep pace
> with Windows updates to your PC configuration.
>
> Once per year is probably fine. Twice, if you want to be cautious, but
> no more than that.
>
> Drew.
>
> On 3/1/2023 7:26 PM, George Gamota wrote:
>
> Drew
>
> When you say OLD, how often should you do this? Once or twice a
> year, once a month?
>
> Thanks
>
> George
>
> *From:* LCTG <lctg-bounces+ggamota=stma-llc.com at lists.toku.us>
> <mailto:lctg-bounces+ggamota=stma-llc.com at lists.toku.us> *On
> Behalf Of *Drew King
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 1, 2023 7:09 PM
> *To:* Lex Computer Group <lctg at lists.toku.us>
> <mailto:lctg at lists.toku.us>
> *Subject:* [Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Time to create or
> re-create your Windows Recovery Drive
>
> All,
>
> If you don't have a Windows recovery USB flash drive, you should
> consider making one. You'll need at least a 16 GB drive to hold
> the system files.
>
> If you have one, and it's OLD, you NEED TO REDO IT!
>
> *To create a Windows recovery drive, follow these steps:*
>
> 1. Connect a USB drive or external hard drive with at least 16 GB
> of free space to your computer.
> 2. Type "Create a recovery drive" in the Windows search bar and
> select the "Create a recovery drive" option that appears in
> the search results.
> 3. *When the Recovery Drive wizard opens, make sure that the
> **"Back up system files to the recovery drive"**option is
> checked*and click "Next".
> 4. Select the USB drive or external hard drive that you want to
> use as the recovery drive and click "Next".
> 5. Click "Create" to start creating the recovery drive. This may
> take some time, depending on the size of the Windows system
> files that need to be copied.
> 6. Once the recovery drive has been created, click "Finish" to
> complete the process.
>
> Your Windows recovery drive is now ready to use. Be sure to keep
> it in a safe place in case you need it in the future. To use the
> recovery drive, simply connect it to the computer you want to
> repair or troubleshoot, boot from the recovery drive, and follow
> the on-screen instructions.
>
> The recovery drive contains specific drivers or software that are
> unique to the computer it was created on. This means that while
> the recovery drive can be used on other computers with the same
> version of Windows, it may not include all of the necessary
> drivers or software for those computers.
>
> There are several reasons why you might want to create a Windows
> recovery drive, including:
>
> 1. System Failure: In the event of a system failure or a
> corrupted operating system, a Windows recovery drive can help
> you restore your computer to its previous state.
> 2. Virus or Malware Infections: A recovery drive can be useful in
> case of a virus or malware infection that cannot be removed by
> regular antivirus software.
> 3. Hardware Issues: If you experience hardware problems, such as
> a failing hard drive or memory issues, a recovery drive can
> help you troubleshoot the problem and repair your system.
> 4. Reinstallation of Windows: If you need to reinstall Windows, a
> recovery drive can help you do so quickly and easily without
> having to go through the entire installation process.
> 5. Upgrading to a New Operating System: If you are upgrading to a
> new version of Windows, a recovery drive can be a useful
> backup in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process.
> 6. Resetting Your Computer: If you want to reset your computer to
> its factory settings, a recovery drive can help you do so easily.
>
> Overall, a Windows recovery drive is an essential tool to have in
> case of any unforeseen problems with your computer's operating
> system or hardware.
>
> --
> Drew King
>
>
> --
> Drew King
>
--
Drew King
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