Question Windows 10 refuses to create a recovery usb.

[LeeRex]

I click next. Screen says "Please wait"...then nothing! No response at all. Looking for a work around, I guess.........

 

[COLGeek]

Where is the process breaking, per these steps?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...a-8766-73fab304c246#WindowsVersion=Windows_10

 

[LeeRex]

If I click on "Back up system files to the recovery drive." it doesn't work. But it works if I uncheck it! My USB is 60GB so there's plenty of room for the sys files. And I want those included if possible.

 

[COLGeek]

Is Windows fully updated (most current version) or are you using an earlier version of Win 10?

It could also be a matter that your USB drive itself is the issue. Have you tried another? Are you connecting the USB drive to a front or rear panel port?

 

[LeeRex]

Problem solved! Did I mention that patience is NOT my greatest virtue. All I had to do was wait for about 25 minutes while it gathered up the sys files. It's downloading right now. Apologies for taking up your time. And it did say "Please wait", didn't it?

But while I have your ear.... What kit of tools should I always keep on hand for those cases when I really DO have a problem?

 

[COLGeek]

Problem solved! Did I mention that patience is NOT my greatest virtue. All I had to do was wait for about 25 minutes while it gathered up the sys files. It's downloading right now. Apologies for taking up your time. And it did say "Please wait", didn't it?

But while I have your ear.... What kit of tools should I always keep on hand for those cases when I really DO have a problem?

Are you asking about physical tools or software tools/apps?

 

[LeeRex]

Both, actually. I have a basic set of computer repair tools from Amazon. But what bag of software tricks should I keep around? Diagnostic things and the like. I'm not a tech but I do know more than the average user, so would like to have some sort of expanded set of apps to keep my machine running smoothly. Apps that I can keep on a USB in case I'm truly locked out. That kind of thing. Or is the recovery USB enough?