How to Make a Windows XP System Recovery Disk
- 1). Log in to your Windows XP account. The utility can be accessed from the "Start" menu, and doesn't require additional software or permissions.
- 2). Click "Start," open the "All Programs" menu, open "Accessories," then "System Tools" then click "Backup."
- 3). Click "Advanced Mode" on the first screen (the blue text link within the window), then click "Automated System Recovery Wizard." Click the "Next" button to continue the procedure.
- 4). Insert the blank disc into the computer's CD burner. Click the "Browse" button next to "Backup media or file name" and select the blank disc just inserted, then click "OK."
- 5). Click "Next" to go to the final screen, then click "Finish." The backup process will begin, and you will be allowed to remove the disc when it is complete.
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