Create Reset Recovery Image in Windows 10  

Brink, do I need to follow this tutorial, because I created a USB using the MediaCreationTool X64. I used that one time to verify that it actually works. I assume I can use it again should something happen to the install of Win 10.

Right after I converted from Win 7, I used Control Panel Back UP and Restore to create a back up on my external hard drive along with a bootable system image DVD. I used that DVD to Reset the computer once because Win 10 locked up and I could not use the start button. After I created the the USB I deleted the two folders that were created by the Back UP in Control Panel.

I have no idea what would happen now, if I were to use the DVD. Would it reinstall Windows 10 or does it need those two files that I erased? And if it does work, would it be a clean install, no Windows Old folder?

Finally, I keep all my files, pictures, music, vidieos, and documents on my external hard drive along with the install files for any program I need to reinstall after I do a reset, so I am not worried about recovering my files, but I would like to make something that would recreate what is on my computer now so I would not have to go to the store and get my apps or use the install programs stored on the external. What should I create to accomplish that?

Thanks

Take my advice with a grain of salt but i have always used the built in "make a system image" tool in Windows 7 and 10 , never failed me .

I downloaded the direct ISO from Brinks tutorial instead of using the media creation tool and it's on a disk . Whenever i want to reinstall, i stick that in the computer and have my bios to boot from the DVD drive , works great , then again i could be completely wrong since i am only a mediocre at best computer user.

chrstdvd said:

I have no idea what would happen now, if I were to use the DVD. Would it reinstall Windows 10 or does it need those two files that I erased? And if it does work, would it be a clean install, no Windows Old folder?

Finally, I keep all my files, pictures, music, vidieos, and documents on my external hard drive along with the install files for any program I need to reinstall after I do a reset, so I am not worried about recovering my files, but I would like to make something that would recreate what is on my computer now so I would not have to go to the store and get my apps or use the install programs stored on the external. What should I create to accomplish that?

Thanks

I'm not a pc geek but I did find the tutorial in the link useful... Provisioning Package - Create in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums its suppose to help restore windows to a day one state meaning the day one state at time of doing the tutorial... give it a look I followed it but haven't fully tested it yet but watch the video on the tut... turn volume up otherwise its hard to hear the guy

icpwolverine

, Thanks,but that is over of my paygrade.

fredc, Thanks but I think DVD I have is the same thing.

chrstdvd said:

fredc, Thanks but I think DVD I have is the same thing.

You see, i told you i don't know what i'm talking about .

You may be right, that is why I asked if that DVD were truely what I think it is.

I've just obtained the latest Windows 10 64 bit ISO using the Media Creation Tool.

The sources directory contains a 2.7GB install.esd file but no install.wim file.

How do I get the install.wim file?