How to Make a Windows XP System Recovery Disk

1. Log in to your Windows XP account. The utility can be accessed from the 'Start' menu, and doesn't require additional software or permissions.
2. Click 'Start,' open the 'All Programs' menu, open 'Accessories,' then 'System Tools' then click 'Backup.'
3. Click 'Advanced Mode' on the first screen (the blue text link within the window), then click 'Automated System Recovery Wizard.' Click the 'Next' button to continue the procedure.
4. Insert the blank disc into the computer's CD burner. Click the 'Browse' button next to 'Backup media or file name' and select the blank disc just inserted, then click 'OK.'
5. Click 'Next' to go to the final screen, then click 'Finish.' The backup process will begin, and you will be allowed to remove the disc when it is complete.