Backup and Recovery in Windows XP
Maintenance and Service Guide B–5
■ Number each disc before inserting it into the computer 
optical drive.
■ If necessary, you can exit the program before you have 
finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you open 
PC Recovery Disc Creator, you will be prompted to continue 
the disc creation process.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1. Select Start > All Programs > System Recovery > 
PC Recovery Disc Creator.
The PC Recovery Disc Creator tool opens.
2. Click Next.
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If you are operating the computer on battery power, you will be 
prompted to connect to AC power before you can go to the 
next step.
3. Select the type of disc you want to use and click Next.
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The software examines the image and displays the number of 
blank discs needed to create your recovery discs.
4. Insert the first disc and follow the on-screen instructions to 
complete the creation of the recovery discs.