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The thread discusses whether creating a new system repair disc is necessary each time a new system image is made in Windows. Multiple participants clarify that once a repair disc is created, it typically remains usable without needing updates, even with new images, especially if using the Windows default tools. The overall consensus is that users don't need to create a new repair disc for each new system image, and it’s advisable to keep personal data separate to facilitate easier reinstallation if needed.
The thread discusses whether creating a new system repair disc is necessary each time a new system image is made in Windows. Multiple participants clarify that once a repair disc is created, it typically remains usable without needing updates, even with new images, especially if using the Windows default tools. The overall consensus is that users don't need to create a new repair disc for each new system image, and it’s advisable to keep personal data separate to facilitate easier reinstallation if needed.
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Jimbo22
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If you're using a system image to reset/re-install the OS, the use of the system repair disc is a bit redundant. Generally the system repair disc only pertains to an OEM system. Where as a retail OS is the system repair disc.
voyeuse
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Sorry, but I don't understand this answer. In the event of a crash I can boot from a repair disc (just as I can from the original installation disc) in order to restore from the system image. Having said that, though, it seems obvious that the repair disc does not need an update for each new image, so that is an answer in itself.
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Quite often, if you get real trouble with Windows, it's actually faster to clean the disk and re-install everything, instead of getting grey hair or loosing some, trying to fight the issue.
It's highly to advice, have your personal stuff on another disk, or at least another partition. That way you can re-install Windows without a need to think about what happens to your Crown Jewelry.
It's highly to advice, have your personal stuff on another disk, or at least another partition. That way you can re-install Windows without a need to think about what happens to your Crown Jewelry.
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