CREATING AN EMERGENCY SYSTEM BOOT DISK

CREATING AN EMERGENCY SYSTEM BOOT DISK

Do you have a floppy disk that will let you boot your PC in case of an emergency? Once you've checked for viruses, create a system boot disk and write-protect it for future emergencies, virus-related or otherwise.

Here's how in Windows 95/98:

1. Place a disk in the A: drive.

2. Open My Computer.

3. Click the right mouse button to select the A: drive.

4. Under File, click to select Format.

5. Click to select Full Format.

6. Under Other Options, check Copy System Files.

7. Press Enter or click the Start button.

8. When the format is complete, lock (open) the write-protect window on the disk.

9. Label the floppy and put it in a safe place.