I just installed Windows 8.1 on my computer. I am trying to create a recovery drive.
I click start, type "recovery", hit "Create a recovery drive". I click next once, and this is what I see:
We can't create a recovery drive on this PC
Some required files are missing. To troubleshoot problems when your PC
can't start, use your Windows installation disc or media.
This seems to be a common problem with Windows 8.1, but so far I haven't found a solution.
Best Answer
I'm assuming you are trying to create a USB recovery drive.
According to the microsoft site here:
If you have a valid key, then it could be one of these problems:
Also, according to the Microsoft site here, make sure you follow these directions: