rescue media

How Often Do I Need to Create a New Emergency/Rescue/Recovery Disk?

You may choose to wait on that.

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How Do I Test Backups?

Your backup software says everything’s there, but is it? Too many discover the truth only after disaster strikes. I’ll walk you through practical, low-risk ways to test your backups so you can trust that your files will really be there when you need ’em.

How to Back Up a Machine That Won’t Boot

The rescue or emergency disk provided by many backup programs is more useful than most people realize.

Tip of the Day: Make Sure You Can Boot from Rescue Media

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What Repair Discs Do I Need?

You may not need every kind of rescue disc possible, but you should certainly have one from your backup program.

What is WAIK that Macrium seems to want me to download?

The Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) allows programs like Macrium Reflect to create bootable rescue media. If you don’t have this, you have two options.

Creating Rescue Media with Macrium Reflect

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