Create a Recovery Drive in Windows 8 - I showed you how to create a Recovery Drive in for both a flash drive and an optical disk.To refresh your memory here is a brief rundown on what I have covered so far: In a recent series of blog posts, I showed you how to use the various tools on the Windows 8 Recovery Drive to revive an ailing Windows 8 installation. This screenshot gallery is also available as a post in the TechRepublic Windows and Office Blog. When you are prompted to choose and option, select the Troubleshoot tile