Can't create recovery drive on this PC

Anonymous

Hi guys,

Just tried to create a recovery USB drive. But I find that "We can't create a recovery drive on this PC. Some required files are missing. To troubleshoot problems when your PC can't start, use your Windows installation disc or media."

Uh?

Is a fresh Windows 8 x64 (RTM) installation. Only thing that I can think of is it has UEFI and Secure Boot enabled.

Ideas?

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Anonymous

2016-01-19T19:16:57+00:00

The option is still available in Windows 10. Give it a try and see how it goes for you. It should work.
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Anonymous

2016-01-19T06:54:40+00:00

This reply is helpful . Will it work with Win 10 ?
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Anonymous

2016-01-04T00:09:53+00:00

I'm having the same trouble with the latest Win 10 release
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Anonymous

2015-11-02T03:58:29+00:00

You may still have to get back to Windows 8, or whatever was originally on your machine if you want to fix up the missing files that the Recover Drive is complaining about. That is why it is easier to use another machine to create this Recovery Drive if you feel you really need it.

Download Windows 10

https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows10

Installing Windows 10 using the media creation tool

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/windows-10/media-creation-tool-install

Create bootable USB drives the easy way

http://rufus.akeo.ie/
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Anonymous

2015-11-01T20:08:56+00:00

I should have been more specific. I have Windows 10.
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