Resolved win xp boot, repair, and recovery disks

JAK · 2012/10/06

Have never really understood the difference between a boot disk, a repair disk, a recovery disk for WIN XP...and other Windows for that matter. Have been reading for the last hour on them. Can't seem to find a good clear explanation on the BBS either. thanks

retiredlearner · 2012/10/06

Hi JAK, What is a Boot Disc? Have a look here at MS explanation:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/...ot-disk-startup-disk-and-why-would-I-need-one

Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console for advanced users
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

Cheers Neil.

SpywareDr · 2012/10/07

A "boot disk" is removable digital media storage medium from which a computer can load and run (boot) an operating system.

A "repair disk" is the same but also includes additional diagnostic and repair type utilities and programs.

A "recovery disk" contains a backup of the original factory installation, or a favored alteration.

JAK · 2012/10/07

Nice and clear.

SpywareDr · 2012/10/07

Thanks.

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