If you have a flaky computer, a Recovery Disc can help by repairing Windows to make things run smoothly again. If you ever encounter a corrupted system file, a Recovery Disc will help you find it and fix it as well. If Windows crashes and you can’t get it to restart, you can also use a Recovery Disc to restore your computer’s operating system.

The best thing is by using a Recovery Disc you’ll be able to save all the data on your computer. This includes Word documents and spreadsheets, your photo collection and your valuable photos and movies.

In short, the Recovery Disc is a lifesaver that provides peace of mind. But, surprisingly, few people have access to one.

Recovery Discs Are Hard to Find

In the past, when you purchased a Windows PC, you likely received a “recovery disc”– an actual compact disc – that you would use to troubleshoot problems and restore Windows on your computer. Over the years these recovery discs can be easy to misplace. If you ever need one in an emergency, they are nowhere to be found.

Microsoft and most PC manufacturers stopped shipping Windows installation disc a few years ago – which is probably better for the environment.

Windows 10 doesn’t come with a Recovery Disc by default – this can be a real problem if you run into trouble with your computer.

Produce a Recovery Disc On Your Own

However there is a step-by-step process you can follow to download and create a Windows Recovery Disc for both Windows 8 and Windows 10, but if you want to protect your Windows 7 computer, you’re basically out of luck. Windows 7 has basically been “retired” by Microsoft, so a Recovery Disc with the full reinstall option is very hard to find online.

But no matter what, the process of producing a Recovery Disc takes some dedicated effort, and can be a real hassle. That’s because, to do it right, you need:

• A blank USB key that’s at least 4GB in capacity
• An actual working PC to produce a recovery disc (but what do you do if your PC won’t start?)

On top of that, the actual process of downloading and setting up a full Recovery Disc with the option of reinstalling the Windows OS could take as long as a few hours!

Imagine when you actually need a Recovery Disc, this could be a massive pain… but we have a simple solution.

Choose Your Windows Recovery Disc

Our CompuCleverGEAR store offers Windows Recovery Disc for Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7 for both 32- and 64-bit versions. Please select the right version for your PC.

Having a Windows Recovery Disc ready by your PC provides you a peace of mind with an emergency plan for both your PC and your important files and data.

Always be prepared and don’t be caught in the rain without an umbrella.

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As in the image above, the taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of your screen, and it shows the programs you have loaded, and you can pin icons on any program you like for easy access. It’s possible to set the taskbar so that it automatically hides or disappears when not in use (this saves real estate on your Windows desktop), or you can also lock the taskbar in place. The thing is, it’s something we use all the time while working on our computers.

Then suddenly one day something happens: and the taskbar is now showing on the side of your screen and you can’t get it back to where it was. Or perhaps the taskbar is twice as thick as it normally should be. Or, on the other hand, maybe it’s more conventient to move the taskbar to the left-hand side of the screen (I do this for video editing).

How do you move the Windows taskbar?

1. Right-click on a blank area in the taskbar and deselect “Lock the Toolbar” by left-clicking on it. If there’s not a checkmark next to it, it’s already unlocked.
2. A divider line should now be showing next to the Start button. Left-click the area between the Start button and your divider (if you’re using Vista, you can left-click in any blank area of the taskbar).
3. While keeping the left mouse button pressed, drag the taskbar to the new location (top, bottom, left or right). The taskbar will jump to the new position.
4. Release your mouse and right-click any blank area and Lock the Toolbar.

Resizing the Taskbar:

1. Move your cursor to the top edge of the taskbar and when you see it change to a double up/down arrow, left-click and then drag it up or down to make it bigger or smaller.
2. Release your mouse and right-click any blank area and Lock the Toolbar.

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