How do I Create a Windows 8.1 recovery USB?

Create a recovery drive

  1. In the search box on the taskbar, search for Create a recovery drive and then select it.
  2. When the tool opens, make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and then select Next.
  3. Connect a USB drive to your PC, select it, and then select Next.
  4. Select Create.

What is the difference between a recovery drive and a system image?

While the recovery drive can only reinstall Windows on the system (or troubleshoot certain issues), a system image would restore the entire system. This would include restoring the user data, apps, and saved settings, apart from the firmware installation.

How do I make a system recovery disk from USB?

The steps are:

  1. Insert the CD/DVD to computer CD/DVD-ROM drive and make sure it can be detected.
  2. Go Start > Control Panel > Back up your computer > Create a system repair disc.
  3. In the pop-up window, select your CD/DVD and click Create disc. Wait for the process to be completed.

How do I Create a boot disk for Windows 8?

Head to Microsoft’s installation tool webpage, connect your USB flash drive (at least 4 GB of space should be available) or insert your writeable DVD, and then click the Create media button. Once the media creation tool is finished, you can use the USB flash drive or DVD (after rebooting) to install Window 8.1.

How do I create a system image?

To create a system image backup for your computer, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start , and then click Control Panel.
  2. Under System and Security, click Back up your computer.
  3. Click Create a system image.
  4. Choose the location to save your system image, and then click Next.
  5. Confirm the settings, and then click Start backup.

Can I create a system image on a flash drive?

To find it, go to Start > Settings > System > Storage, scroll down to Storage Management and select Advanced storage settings > Backup options > Go to Backup and Restore (Windows 7). Then it will create system image on USB flash drive successfully.