How Do I Create a Restore Disk for Windows 10?

I have purchased a laptop with Windows 10 pre-installed on it. Recently, I plan to install Ubuntu GNOME 16.04.2 LTS on it. But first, I want to create a Windows 10 recovery disk so that I can get my Windows 10 back in case I lose it while installing Ubuntu. How can I create a restore disk for Windows 10?

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Jerry· Answered on Jul 20, 2023

You can use the Windows built-in tool and professional backup software called EaseUS Todo Backup to create a recovery disk.

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A recovery drive is a separate partition on your PC containing all the files needed so that you can restore your PC if your Windows system becomes unstable for some reason.

To create a restore drive in Windows 10:

Step 1. Input Create a recovery drive in your Windows search box and select it.

Step 2. When the tool opens, select Backup system files to the recovery drive and hit Next.

Step 3. Attach a USB drive to your Windows 10 computer, select it, and then click Next.

Step 4. Click Create.

Another way to create a restore disk for Windows 10 is using professional software, like EaseUS Todo Backup.

It is an easy-to-use backup and recovery utility for Windows 11/10/8/7. It allows you to automatically back up your files, systems, disks, and partitions.

In addition, you can use it to create diverse backup types, including full, incremental, and differential backups. And it can help solve the Windows 10 cannot create a recovery drive issue.

You can use Windows built-in tool and EaseUS Todo Backup to help you create a restore disk for Windows 10.

Related article: How to Create a Windows 11/10 Recovery USB for Another Computer

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