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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Thanks, Drew. I didn't know anyuone other than me was ever up at 4 AM on a weekday.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">-- Bob Primak</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div><br></div>
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On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 04:20:25 AM EST, Drew King <dking65@kingconsulting.us> wrote:
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<p><font size="4">Sorry Bob, <br clear="none">
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<p><font size="4">Once per year is probably fine.<br clear="none">
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<p><font size="4">Here is a PDF, attached.<br clear="none">
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<p><font size="4">I'll blame ChatGPT then.</font></p>
<p><font size="4">AI wrote the instructions, created the tables, and
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<p><font size="4">Drew.</font><br clear="none">
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<div> On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 07:09:46 PM EST, Drew
King <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:dking65@kingconsulting.us" target="_blank" href="mailto:dking65@kingconsulting.us" class="yiv3127775728moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"><dking65@kingconsulting.us></a> wrote: </div>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>If you have one, and it's OLD, you NEED TO REDO IT! <br clear="none">
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<ol style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);list-style:decimal;margin:1.25em 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px;counter-reset:item 0;display:flex;color:rgb(55, 65, 81);font-family:ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif, Arial, Color UI UI Color;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(247, 247, 248);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;"><li style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;padding-left:0.375em;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;">Connect a USB drive or external hard drive with at least 16 GB of free space to your computer.</p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;padding-left:0.375em;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;">Type "Create a recovery drive" in the Windows search bar and select the "Create a recovery drive" option that appears in the search results.</p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;padding-left:0.375em;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;"><b><font color="#8080ff">When the Recovery Drive wizard opens, make sure that the <font color="#ff0000">"Back up system files to the recovery drive"</font> option is checked</font></b> and click "Next".</p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;padding-left:0.375em;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;">Select the USB drive or external hard drive that you want to use as the recovery drive and click "Next".</p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;padding-left:0.375em;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;">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.</p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;padding-left:0.375em;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;">Once the recovery drive has been created, click "Finish" to complete the process.</p></li></ol>
<p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:1.25em 0px 0px;color:rgb(55, 65, 81);font-family:ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif, Arial, Color UI UI Color;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(247, 247, 248);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;">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.</p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(55, 65, 81);font-family:ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif, Arial, Color UI UI Color;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(247, 247, 248);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none;">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.</span></p>
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<p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px 0px 1.25em;color:rgb(55, 65, 81);font-family:ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif, Arial, Color UI UI Color;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(247, 247, 248);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;">There are several reasons why you might want to create a Windows recovery drive, including:</p>
<ol style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);list-style:decimal;margin:1.25em 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px;counter-reset:item 0;display:flex;color:rgb(55, 65, 81);font-family:ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif, Arial, Color UI UI Color;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(247, 247, 248);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;"><li style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;padding-left:0.375em;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;">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.</p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;padding-left:0.375em;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;">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.</p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;padding-left:0.375em;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;">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.</p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;padding-left:0.375em;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;">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.</p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;padding-left:0.375em;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;">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.</p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;padding-left:0.375em;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:0px;">Resetting Your Computer: If you want to reset your computer to its factory settings, a recovery drive can help you do so easily.</p></li></ol>
<p style="border:0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227);margin:1.25em 0px 0px;color:rgb(55, 65, 81);font-family:ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif, Arial, Color UI UI Color;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(247, 247, 248);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;">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.</p>
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