I need run windows repair disks, my question is

simply make the repair disks, or is there a preparation to do before hand?

Brent,

Personally, I always make a picture of my C:\ drive system & update backups of files on my data disk before performing any repairs.  While I couldn't find that something is wrong during a repair, the potential is always there.

You don't mention why you repair your system.

I noticed that you write "disks" - in the plural.  Are you referring to the Windows 7 system repair disc [this is a specific element by using the link in the opening of the Windows backup window & there is just a single not many] or some other discs to repair such as records made by using a utility from the manufacturer of the PC, backup-restore application provider or provider of anti-malware application?

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