Windows 7 is a very stable OS (Operating System) but even in the best of times, your OS may go on vacation without leaving you a forwarding address. (That's a joke, son....) One of the first steps that you should perform on a NEW computer is to make the System Repair Disk. This is a boot disk that can save you money should your computer decide not to boot up.
The System Repair Disk can be burnt to a CD or DVD. The key thing to remember is to protect the disk as this can save you a trip to the Computer Store or to your computer guru (me).
If you have never made a repair disk, don't fret....it is never too late.
Windows 7 has a built-in tool that will create the repair disk Simply follow these directions:
#1. Click on the Windows 7 Start/Programs icon. You will see a search text box toward the bottom of the screen.
#2 Type in "system repair" and "Create a System Repair Disk" appears at the top of the screen.
Click on the "Create a System Repair Disk and follow the prompts to make the disk. Of course, you should have a CD or DVD ready to burn. Make sure you label your disk and place it in a safe place when done. That's it....a very simple, quick tip from the Guru of Photography, Computers, and Little Green Bugs your kids like to eat.
Next time I will discuss creating a system image disk. Just think, you are on your way to computer independence and great photography.
