Trying to create system recovery backup media for Win10

[Dazz10]

Hi

It is mid 2025 and I am trying to create system recovery media before win10 support expires.

The HP site no longer has the drivers available to download.

When I try to run the Win10 recovery media creation tool, I get a message that says I can only create one copy and it says I did that a few years ago.     I don't remember creating recovery media, and if I did, I don't know where it is.

If my hard drive fails, I currently have no way to restore my laptop.  My laptop is too old to run Win11, and I wouldn't want to anyway. 

How can I create recovery media?

Any help much appreciated.

[Max3Aj]

@Dazz10, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 
Since your HP Pavilion Notebook - 15-p215ax is running Windows 10. Here’s a complete guide to help you create recovery media and back up your drivers in 2025.

Option 1: Use Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool

1. Download from: https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10
2. Create a bootable USB (8 GB or more).
3. Boot from USB and reinstall Windows 10 (your license should auto-activate).

Option 2: HP Cloud Recovery Tool (if supported)

Check if your model is supported: HP Consumer PCs - Using the HP Cloud Recovery Tool in Windows 11 and 10 | HP® Support
 

Option 3: Backup Drivers Manually

• Use tools like Double Driver or DriverBackup!
• Or reinstall via Windows Update and Device Manager
• AMD drivers: https://www.amd.com/en/support

Option 4: Create a System Image

• Go to Control Panel > Backup and Restore (Windows 7)
• Click Create a system image and save it to an external drive

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

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