How do I make a Recovery disc?

Hi everyone,

I've downloaded and installed the Paragon Backup and Restore 2012 (free) version and...

I'm trying to make a bootable recovery disc and making myself crazy running into brick walls. I have also downloaded KB3AIK.ISO and burned it to a DVD, and tried to work with that.

Could it be possible that the (free) version is just a trial, and not capable of an actual recovery? (That might be why I am getting a flat spot on my forehead)

Many thanks
-Paul-

 

There should be an entry in the Paragon menu system for creating a recovery CD/USB key. Try to find something like Tools -- Recovery Media Builder. It will be Linux-based and is complete. You do not need to play with WAIKs and the like which is used to build a WinPE recovery disk.

You will only need to go the WinPE route if the Linux one doesn't work on your system.

 

I'll dig around and try.
I don't know if Linux will work or not. My o/s is Windows-7

Nope didn't work.

There is a Tools > Burn Recovery Media option, that leads to a wizard.
I tried several times, using different settings, but although the wizard seems to complete properly, there is never any content on the DVD.

I've heard good things about Paragon, thats why I wanted to try it.

Recovery MUST be disabled in this version. Wish Paragon said something 48 hours ago.

Thanks though
-Paul-

 

I use a CD instead of a DVD but I'm not sure if that matters.

The burned media is Linux-based so trying to see what is on it with Windows Explorer may not be a valid method. Have you tried booting the created DVD?

The free version does include a method to recover, it is a complete product although not perhaps as full-featured as the paid version.