How to create a system repair disc in Windows 8.1?

Hi,

Control Panel - File History - lower left -> System Image Backup

Windows 8/8.1 includes special methods to Refresh (keep files and settings)  or a Reset
(new install removing all).

How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc

How to Refresh Windows 8 and 8.1
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2293-refresh-windows-8-a.html

How to Reset Windows 8 and 8.1
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2302-reset-windows-8-a.html

Repair and Recovery (create a USB Recovery Drive and more)
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/repair-recovery-help#repair-recovery-help=windows-8&v1h=win8tab1

And if needed you can make a bootable disc.

Create installation media for Windows 8.1
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

Upgrade Windows wirh only a product key
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

Download Windows 8.1 ISO Using your Windows 8.0 Key
http://mcakins.com/2013/10/19/download-windows-8-1-iso-using-you-windows-8-0-key/

Download Windows 8.1 iso
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-microsoft-windows-and-office/download-microsoft-windows/download-windows-8-1-retail-and-oem-iso/

Download the Windows 8.1 ISO using a Windows 8 key and some simple trickery
http://betanews.com/2013/11/21/download-the-windows-8-1-iso-using-a-windows-8-key-and-some-simple-trickery/

You can also make a Recovery USB drive.

How to Create a Recovery USB Flash Drive in Windows 8 and 8.1
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/5132-recovery-drive-create-usb-flash-drive-windows-8-a.html

On Nov. 15, 2013 Windows 8.1 Back-up Media will be available for purchase. Newegg and
others will be offering the disc,

Windows 8.1 'Back-up Media' disc available to buy soon
http://betanews.com/2013/11/05/windows-8-1-back-up-media-disc-available-to-buy-soon/

Hope this helps.
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