When you want to create a backup from the Symantec Recovery Disk CD, you are
prompted for a valid license key only for the following scenarios:
■ You use the original, shipping version of the Symantec Recovery Disk CD to
create a backup of a computer that does not have Norton Ghost installed.
■ The computer that you intend to back up using the original, shipping version
of the Symantec Recovery Disk has an unlicensed installation of Norton Ghost.
■ You create a custom Symantec Recovery Disk CD on a computer that has an
unlicensed installation (60-day trial) of Norton Ghost. You then use the custom
Symantec Recovery Disk CD to create a backup of a computer that does not
have an installation of Norton Ghost.
See “Creating a custom Symantec Recovery Disk CD” on page 29.
■ You choose not to add a license key at the time you create the customized
Symantec Recovery Disk CD.
Running a one-time backup from Symantec Recovery Disk
Using a valid license key, you can create independent recovery points using the
Back Up My Computer feature in Symantec Recovery Disk. Sometimes known as
a cold backup or offline backup, you can create recovery points of a partition
without the need to install Norton Ghost or its agent.
To run a one-time backup from Symantec Recovery Disk
1
If you intend to store the resulting recovery point on a USB device (for
example, an external hard drive), attach the device now.
2
Start the Symantec Recovery Disk CD on the computer you want to back up.
See “Starting a computer by using Symantec Recovery Disk” on page 174.
3
On the Home panel, click Back Up My Computer, and then click Next.
4
If prompted, enter a valid license key, and then click Next.
5
Select one or more drives that you want to back up, and then click Next.
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About running a one-time backup from Symantec Recovery Disk
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