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    Quick clarification needed regarding disc

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by BigCoolJesus, Jul 18, 2010.

  1. BigCoolJesus

    BigCoolJesus Notebook Enthusiast

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    My friend bought an Asus laptop from Best Buy and I told her I would help her get it setup. One of the tasks I need to do is create a re-installation disc, as this particular model did not come with a Windows 7 DVD for re-installation.


    Now, when I use the Windows 7 Backup Manager, there are 3 options to choose from: Restore Disc, Disc Image, and User Disc (I know thats not the correct name, but it creates a disc of user settings)
    Despite my Google attempts, I still do not understand which option I need to select to create a basic Windows 7 re-installation disc!

    For further clarification - I do not care about backing up all the data on the hard drive, I do not care about backing up user settings/pictures/programs/drivers/etc......I merely want to know which option will create me a disc that will allow me to completely re-install Windows 7 if/when a problem occurs (you know, the disc that comes with pretty much any other laptop)???



    Thanks!
     
    BigCoolJesus, Jul 18, 2010
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Nick, Nov 12, 2010
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