How to start creating recovery discs?
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 12:28 am
I just received my W520. I've logged in, created my password and fingerprints, set the time zone etc, and it tried to start installing Norton which I killed.
Simple question: What program (or ??) do I use to make my recovery discs and how do I start it?
The closest thing I find is in ThinkVantage Toolbox where there is:
"Enhanced Backup and Restore > Backup Solution: ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery > Install Rescue and Recovery" (other option: Purchase Backup Drive)
Is this what I use? I got a little spooked on the "Install Rescue and Recovery" as though it might ask for media to do an R&R.
Related (or maybe not): I was going to hold off on swapping out the one factory stick of 4GB RAM with the new 4 x 4GB @1600 until after I create the recovery media. Is this the recommended sequence?
Thanks!
BTW, I search all over the TP forum and at Lenovo but I couldn't find the answer to this seemingly simple question. Most of the threads were about having lost the media or not having a CD/DVD drive (which I have). And ThinkVantage Help is no help . . . .
Simple question: What program (or ??) do I use to make my recovery discs and how do I start it?
The closest thing I find is in ThinkVantage Toolbox where there is:
"Enhanced Backup and Restore > Backup Solution: ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery > Install Rescue and Recovery" (other option: Purchase Backup Drive)
Is this what I use? I got a little spooked on the "Install Rescue and Recovery" as though it might ask for media to do an R&R.
Related (or maybe not): I was going to hold off on swapping out the one factory stick of 4GB RAM with the new 4 x 4GB @1600 until after I create the recovery media. Is this the recommended sequence?
Thanks!
BTW, I search all over the TP forum and at Lenovo but I couldn't find the answer to this seemingly simple question. Most of the threads were about having lost the media or not having a CD/DVD drive (which I have). And ThinkVantage Help is no help . . . .