On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 9:11 PM, Mark Allums <[email protected]> wrote: > On 10/13/2010 6:43 PM, Tom H wrote: >> On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 9:56 AM, Preston Boyington >> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Ogya Chief wrote: >>>> >>>> At this stage there is no data to backup. If there is any other thing I >>>> can backup, please let me know. >>> >>> Since most newer computers don't come with a Restore disc, I would >>> suggest >>> burning the Restore partition and any associated "utility" partition to a >>> DVD. Usually it fits on one. That way if your hard drive goes belly up >>> later you can slap a new one in and put the machine back to a factory >>> state >>> if you wish. >> >> Don't all boxes ship with a utility to create restore DVDs from the >> restore partition?! > > Often, they do, yes. Typically, it allows exactly one copy to be created, > so, ensure that good media is used, and follow instructions to the letter. > Once that copy is attempted, no more are allowed.
You can mess with the registry to make another set of recovery disks if the first set is damaged or unduplicated. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
