If you have a Windows Vista x64 computer that won't boot or needs to be repaired, you may need a recovery disc to access the system recovery tools and fix the problem. A recovery disc is a CD, DVD or USB drive that contains a bootable image of Windows Vista x64 and a set of tools to repair or restore your system.
In this article, we will show you how to create and use a Windows Vista x64 recovery disc, and what to do if you don't have one.
If you bought your Windows Vista x64 computer from a major manufacturer, such as Dell, HP, Acer or Toshiba, you may not have received a Windows Vista installation disc with your purchase. Instead, you may have a recovery partition on your hard drive or a recovery disc that came with your computer.
A recovery partition is a hidden section of your hard drive that contains a copy of the factory settings of your computer. A recovery disc is a CD or DVD that contains a copy of the recovery partition or an image of your system. Both options allow you to restore your computer to its original state, but they also erase all your personal files and settings.
If you want to create a Windows Vista x64 recovery disc that can be used to repair or refresh your system without losing your data, you will need to use a third-party tool, such as Easy Recovery Essentials (or EasyRE). EasyRE is a downloadable software that can create a bootable recovery disc for any Windows version, including Windows Vista x64.
To create a Windows Vista x64 recovery disc with EasyRE, follow these steps:
If you have a Windows Vista x64 recovery disc, either created by EasyRE or provided by your computer manufacturer, you can use it to access the system recovery tools and fix your computer. To use a Windows Vista x64 recovery disc, follow these steps:
If you don't have a Windows Vista x64 recovery disc and your computer won't boot or has problems, you may still be able to access the system recovery tools by using one of these methods: