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Recdisc.exe crashing for making system repair disc
I cannot make a system repair disc, either through the control panel or command prompt using recdisc.exe. The app crashes with no error code about 1-2 seconds after choosing the option or issuing the command. I've tried all the things on the web, including: the bcd enum fix; trying it from the hidden admin account; tried uninstalling numerous CD/DVD using programs; uninstalling Dropbox and Google drive apps; tried it while booting into safe mode. It is a Dell pc but the Dell fix on the web didn't apply to me. Maybe try uninstalling all Dell apps? I have the DataSafe local backup from Dell, which I use to make recovery discs. It's icon is running in the system tray, but I couldn't find an entry for it in msconfig/startup. Maybe it's a service? Maybe disabling the service if it's enabled? The only things I haven't tried is uninstalling the Dell apps or services, and using the Win 7 installation disc, which I'd rather not do because it's a workaround and not a fix. I even did a Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium 64 bit repair re-install (upgrade option), which did fix some other things but not the recdisc.exe crashing. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Edit: I did find the Dell DataSafe Online service, which I stopped, tried recdisc.exe, no help, re-started, tried again, no help.
Last edited by TE7; 02 Jul 2014 at 18:13.