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The forum discussion revolves around how to create a bootable Windows Vista installation disk from an Acer 2920 laptop that only comes with a recovery disk. Contributors suggest using third-party tools like Acronis True Image to back up the system and create bootable recovery media, as manufacturers often do not provide standalone installation disks. The overall tone is practical, with users recommending backup solutions due to the lack of official installation media, and there is some discussion about the decline of OEM installation disks with newer PCs.
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Heya all, Im considering buying a acer 2920 which has vista installed. Now what i need to know is how to create a bootable installation disk (from the operating system itself)

Iv doen some research and found that already installed o/s are OEM. So phoned the people and they say they dont provide an installation disk - but a system recovery disk, and a recovery disk isnt the same as installation disk.

Ive googled that but havent found a solid answer - so how do i create a bootable vista installation disk from the laptop itself?
 

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Get a copy of Acronis True Image. Make an image of the whole partition/HD and then use Acronis to make an autoboot acronis CD.
 

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davehc said:
Get a copy of Acronis True Image. Make an image of the whole partition/HD and then use Acronis to make an autoboot acronis CD.
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I agree with this recommendation 100%. If your information is critical you should use a 3rd party backup resource just in case.
 

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bios said:
I agree with this recommendation 100%. If your information is critical you should use a 3rd party backup resource just in case.
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I don't understand, you guys got something against a Windows Bootable Installation Disk set-up ?
 

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I don't understand, you guys got something against a Windows Bootable Installation Disk set-up ?
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No but most new PC's don't come with them anymore :rolleyes:
 

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