You can easily create an eMachines recovery disk to restore your eMachines computer back to factory default condition. Like most computers from major brand name manufacturers, eMachines no longer sends recovery disks with your computer. They leave the creation of this recovery media to the end-user. Unfortunately, many users do not perform this chore and eventually find themselves in a position where they cannot recover their system in the event of an emergency.
Create eMachines Recovery Disk
To create your eMachines recovery disk, you’ll need a blank DVD (if you have a DVD burner) or several blank CDs. You should make these disks as soon as possible after getting your new computer. To begin creating your eMachines recovery disks, perform the following steps:
- Click Start, then All Programs.
- Click the eMachines link, then select eMachines Recovery Management to launch the application.
- Click on the Create Factory Default Disk.
- The backup disk program will then tell you how many disks it will take to make a complete set of recovery disks. Make sure you have everything you need before you proceed.
- Insert the first blank disk and then click Start.
- The eMachines Recovery Management program will begin creating your disks.
- The disk will eject when complete. If you are required to insert another the program will tell you to insert the next disk. Otherwise, it will state the job is finished.
- You will then be able to create a Drivers and Applications disk. Follow the same steps you did when creating the recovery disks. The Drivers and Application disk is important to make sure all of the factory software and hardware drivers software are installed when you reformat your computer.
eMachines Recovery Disk Conclusion
You now have an eMachines Recovery Disk, complete with the Windows Operating System and a set of hardware drivers specific to your eMachines computer. Be sure to put those disks in protective sleeves and store them in a safe place. Also, make sure you number the disks if there are more than one.
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I just tried the eMachines recovery Management software on a EL1352-23e just purchased. Its appears that only DVD -R disks may be used. DVD +R does not work. DVD -RW does work but eMachine tech support said not to use.
Yes, DVD-R is best to use. Thanks.
how do I find my product key number on my computer so I have it to go with my disks after I make them???
If you use the recovery disks you probably won’t need them. Often, it’s on the side of your computer, anyway. There is also a program called Jellybean that will also help you locate it.
thanks found it on th back. one more thing, why is it not good to use DVR+R to mack my disk?
opps make disks
Hi – just purchased an e-machine 2 weeks ago, last night the computer requested I set up the recovery discs. The first two went fine then the 3rd disc failed (I tried it two times) finally just shut down the pc…..have any idea what is going on with it?
Thx
Try a different brand of DVD–such as Memorex. Also, user the DVD-R, as they tend to be more reliable.
I have the recovery cd that came with emachine. Its worked before. Now trying to clear everything & restore to original. The cd rom will read other cd but not this one now all the sudden. How can I get it to run & restore to original? Thanks
I’ve an eMachines T3508 that runs very slowly for quite some time. I’ve tried restoration steps and presently am attempting recovery. I made recovery disc both dvd and cd. As I run the program with the dvd it ask for dvd 2, there isn’t one. Using cd’s, recovery progresses to 47% in about 20 min, then request cd 1 and restarts from the beginning. Can I complete the recovery another way?
I have a W2247 E-Machine and lost my recovery disks in house fire and as you know this software came pre-installed.My compuiter wont bootup due to either a missing/corrupt \WINDOWS\system32\config\SYSTEM file.so without a recovery disk im not able to go to the next screen to click on repair.Do you have any suggestions what i can do to fix this?Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Often, you can buy recovery disks for a small fee from the manufacturer. I would contact them. Or just buy a new version of Windows. If you have a Windows disk, you can always install Windows and get the drivers from the eMachines website.
HI my name is Sandy love joy and I’m having a time with my e machines computer model # EL1200-07 W about a year ago it was starting to slow down and i ran the factory recovery feature which i love Any way, i ran it as usual rebooted the computer after i ran it this time all i got was the windows welcome with my name and my picture profile. and nothing else follow, just a blank screen In my stupidity, I put in a start up disc that i had to my old computer thinking it might work, i was ever wrong about that, it made the computer worst then it is. the CD wipe out the factory recovery partition completely. the computer sits in my computer room while I’m getting frustrated with the techs at emanchines tell me that the media recovery CDS that i need aren’t available because my computer isn’t under warranty . as of now i’m using the computer at the library. if you wondering why i didn’t make a backup cds at the time i couldn’t afford to buy the blank cds, Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated thank you.
Sorry to hear that. In cases like yours I always recommend people go with a free Operating System called Ubuntu. It’s a version of Linux that looks almost just like Windows. If you can borrow a friend’s computer, you can download the .iso image and burn it to a dvd. Boot to the disk and run it live from the dvd or install it on the hard drive (recommended). It just doesn’t make sense for you to spend money on a new copy of Windows if Ubuntu works for you.
http://www.ubuntu.com/