Recovery disk with a 2010 iMac with yosemite

How do i make a recovery disk for a 2010 iMac with yosemite
thanks
leon

Make Your Own Yosemite Installer
After downloading the installer you must first save the Install Mac OS X application. After the installer downloads DO NOT click on the Install button. Go to your Applications folder and make a copy of the installer. Move the copy into your Downloads folder. Now you can click on the Install button. You must do this because the installer deletes itself automatically when it finishes installing.
2. Get a USB flash drive that is at least 8 GBs. Prep this flash drive as follows:
Open Disk Utility in your Utilities folder.
After DU loads select your flash drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the leftside list. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list.
Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.)
Click on the Erase button.
Open the Terminal in the Utilities folder. Copy and paste the following command line in its entirety into the Terminal window.
sudo /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ Yosemite\ Developer\ Preview.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/Untitled --applicationpath /Applications/Install\ OS\ X\ Yosemite\ Developer\ Preview.app --nointeraction
Press RETURN, enter admin password (will not echo to the window) then press RETURN again.
You need to have the installer in your Applications folder or change the paths in the above command line.
Wait for the process to complete which will take quite some time.

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Boot to the Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
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     2. Select the destination volume from the left side list.
     3. Click on the Restore tab in the DU main window.
     4. Select the destination volume from the left side list and drag it
         to the Destination entry field.
     5. Select the source volume from the left side list and drag it to
         the Source entry field.
     6. Double-check you got it right, then click on the Restore button.
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After downloading the installer you must first save the Install Mac OS X application. After the installer downloads DO NOT click on the Install button. Go to your Applications folder and make a copy of the installer. Move the copy into your Downloads folder. Now you can click on the Install button. You must do this because the installer deletes itself automatically when it finishes installing.
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Open Disk Utility in your Utilities folder.
After DU loads select your flash drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the leftside list. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
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Hardware Information: ℹ️
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac11,2
1 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 CPU: 2-core
12 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 0/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
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ATI Radeon HD 5670 - VRAM: 512 MB
iMac 1920 x 1080
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 8 days 3:35:8
Disk Information: ℹ️
WDC WD1001FALS-40Y6A0 disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 999.35 GB (826.46 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H
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Apple Inc. iPad
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Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
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Mac App Store and identified developers
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MemorySweeperPro Application (/Applications/MemorySweeperPro.app)
SMARTReporter UNKNOWN (missing value)
SMARTReporter Application (/Applications/SMARTReporter.app)
The Weather Network Application (/Applications/WeatherEye.app)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
Hotspot Shield UNKNOWN (missing value)
iBetterCharge UNKNOWN (missing value)
WePrint Server UNKNOWN (missing value)
fuspredownloader ApplicationHidden (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/.FUS/fuspredownloader.app)
Printer Pro Desktop UNKNOWN (missing value)
Director Docker Application (/Applications/Hewlett-Packard/HP Photo and Imaging Software/HP Photo and Imaging Director/Director Docker.app)
HPEventHandler UNKNOWN (missing value)
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DirectorShockwave: Version: 11.6.5r635 [Support]
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LogMeInSafari64: Version: 1.0.730 [Support]
Unity Web Player: Version: UnityPlayer version 4.3.0f4 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.2.0.16   - SDK 10.8 [Support]
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Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
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QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
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JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 71 Check version
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AdBlock [Installed]
Searchme [Cached] Adware! [Remove]
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Flash Player [Support]
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Printopia [Support]
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Skip System Files: NO
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Auto backup: YES
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Macintosh HD: Disk size: 999.35 GB Disk used: 172.88 GB
Destinations:
Data [Network]
Total size: 2.00 TB
Total number of backups: 126
Oldest backup: 2013-03-30 08:25:02 +0000
Last backup: 2014-12-28 23:28:19 +0000
Size of backup disk: Adequate
Backup size 2.00 TB > (Disk used 172.88 GB X 3)
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      52% AntiVirus
      16% iTunes
      10% CalendarAgent
      5% WindowServer
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832 MB iTunes
580 MB com.apple.MediaLibraryService
322 MB AntiVirus
258 MB Finder
258 MB HandBrake
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
113 MB Free RAM
5.78 GB Active RAM
5.69 GB Inactive RAM
1.10 GB Wired RAM
360.66 GB Page-ins
26.99 GB Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Dec 28, 2014, 02:23:18 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/CoreServicesUIAgent_2014-12-28 -142318_[redacted].crash
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Dec 26, 2014, 01:57:44 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/HandBrake_2014-12-26-135744_[redacted].cpu_reso urce.diag [Details]

Satellite Pro A300-2CW - Need Recovery disks with Windows XP

I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro A300 2CW. I bought it with Software Windows XP (included in a CD), which worked perfectly for years. I have reinstalled it several times during this years, but now the CD has deteriorated and it doesn't work anymore.
Originally the machine had WIndows Vista installed with DVD recovery creation option and a HDD recovery option, but I think this is not possible for Windows XP.
Do I have any options?Where could I buy the original Windows XP CD?
Thank you

Hi
You can try to order it on https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu/landing.aspx
Other way you can install own WXP version. All WXP drivers, tools ad utilities can be downloaded from Toshiba download page http://www.toshiba.eu/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp

I have no bootmgr and no recovery disk with me !!!

The subject says it all, i need help...thanks Keith

Have you run a disk diagnostic from within the BIOS?
Identify your notebook with the p/n (remove the battery and look in the compartment) and the installed operating system.
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Can't burn disks with Yosemite

I cannot Burn disks, Yosemite, not from Finder or Toast?
Mac Mini 2012-OSX 10.10.1

I will try to get exact message and post, but later, as I must leave for a few hours,
thanks for the replies

I am searching for a way to delete windows xp from my 2010 imac running yosemite 10.10.2

I am looking for a way to delete the windows xp, installed with bootcamp, from my 2010 intel Imac

All Boot Camp Assistant utilities only can remove the disk partition. That is unrelated to the version of Windows installed. However, if you have partitioned the drive using Disk Utility, then you may have a problem requiring the repartitioning of the entire drive back to a single volume. This will remove all the data on the drive.

My mid 2010 iMac is running very slow.

I have done all the usual things such as checking the disk is clean, closing unnecessary programmes etc. I would rather not replace what seems to be a good machine. Any ideas? Below is an etrecheck report on the machine:
Problem description:
I have 21.5 inch mid 2010 iMac running Yosemite. Its very slow, programmes keep crashing etc. Could you recommend any fixes rather than me having to buy a new one? The HD is less than half full.
EtreCheck version: 2.1.5 (108)
Report generated 1 January 2015 12:26:08 GMT
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Hardware Information: ℹ️
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac11,2
1 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
empty empty empty empty
BANK 1/DIMM0
empty empty empty empty
BANK 0/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
ATI Radeon HD 5670 - VRAM: 512 MB
iMac 1920 x 1080
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 20:6:21
Disk Information: ℹ️
WDC WD1001FALS-40Y6A0 disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
Macintosh HD (disk1) / : 999.01 GB (661.46 GB free)
Encrypted AES-XTS Unlocked
Core Storage: disk0s2 999.35 GB Online
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H
USB Information: ℹ️
TOSHIBA External USB 3.0 1 TB
EFI (disk2s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
TOSHIBA EXT (disk2s2) /Volumes/TOSHIBA EXT : 999.86 GB (581.54 GB free)
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Library/Application Support/Avast/components/fileshield/unsigned
[loaded] com.avast.AvastFileShield (2.1.0 - SDK 10.9) [Support]
/Library/Application Support/Avast/components/proxy/unsigned
[loaded] com.avast.PacketForwarder (2.0 - SDK 10.9) [Support]
/Library/Application Support/Hotspot Shield
[not loaded] com.anchorfree.tun (1.0.1) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.5.2) [Support]
[loaded] jp.co.toshiba.driver.ToExtCmd (1.0.2) [Support]
Startup Items: ℹ️
AGMacFSWatcher: Path: /Library/StartupItems/AGMacFSWatcher
Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[running] jp.co.Toshiba.autorun.plist [Support]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.avast.userinit.plist [Support]
[running] com.delicioussafari.DeliciousSafariAgent.plist [Support]
[running] com.epson.epw.agent.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.anchorfree.ajaxserver.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.avast.init.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.avast.uninstall.plist [Support]
[failed] com.avast.update.plist [Support]
[running] com.backblaze.bzserv.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Support]
[invalid?] com.avast.home.userinit.plist [Support]
[running] com.backblaze.bzbmenu.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist [Support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.diskSpaceWatcher.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashWatcher.plist [Support]
[running] com.spotify.webhelper.plist [Support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
Backup & Storage UNKNOWNHidden (missing value)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
Backup & Storage UNKNOWNHidden (missing value)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.1 [Support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.3.8.1 [Support]
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.13 [Support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.7 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.1.13 [Support]
CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2: Version: 1.1.10 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
EPPEX Plugin: Version: 10.0 [Support]
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 25 Check version
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
wrc [Installed]
iTube Studio [Installed]
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Backblaze Backup [Support]
Flash Player [Support]
Flip4Mac WMV [Support]
Java [Support]
MacFUSE [Support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 999.01 GB Disk used: 337.55 GB
Destinations:
TOSHIBA EXT [Local]
Total size: 999.86 GB
Total number of backups: 14
Oldest backup: 2014-12-16 03:10:34 +0000
Last backup: 2015-01-01 12:10:03 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 999.86 GB < (Disk used 337.55 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
      2% WindowServer
      1% mds_stores
      0% bztransmit
      0% bzfilelist
      0% AppleSpell
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
159 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
120 MB Safari
47 MB com.avast.daemon
47 MB bztransmit
47 MB System Events
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
292 MB Free RAM
1.20 GB Active RAM
813 MB Inactive RAM
735 MB Wired RAM
39.95 GB Page-ins
838 MB Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Jan 1, 2015, 12:19:02 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/iPhoto_2015-01-01-121902_[redacted].hang
Jan 1, 2015, 12:08:48 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/AdobeReader_2015-01-01-120848_[redacted].hang
Jan 1, 2015, 12:08:47 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Safari_2015-01-01-120847_[redacted].hang
Dec 31, 2014, 04:20:24 PM Self test - passed
Dec 31, 2014, 03:43:36 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-154336_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 03:43:27 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-154327_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 03:43:22 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-154322_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 01:15:04 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-131504_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 01:15:02 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-131502_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 01:14:00 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/WindowServer_2014-12-31-131400_[redacted].crash

Hi Lex
Its bizarre to still see cleanmymac on report below. It wasn't listed in applications, and I just found a couple of files that I deleted. Anyway, here is the report:
EtreCheck version: 2.1.5 (108)
Report generated 3 January 2015 12:18:56 GMT
Click the [Support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Details] links for more information about that line.
Click the [Adware] links for help removing adware.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac11,2
1 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
empty empty empty empty
BANK 1/DIMM0
empty empty empty empty
BANK 0/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
ATI Radeon HD 5670 - VRAM: 512 MB
iMac 1920 x 1080
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: one day 21:51:10
Disk Information: ℹ️
WDC WD1001FALS-40Y6A0 disk0 : (1 TB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
Macintosh HD (disk1) / : 999.01 GB (664.62 GB free)
Encrypted AES-XTS Unlocked
Core Storage: disk0s2 999.35 GB Online
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H
USB Information: ℹ️
TOSHIBA External USB 3.0 1 TB
EFI (disk2s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
TOSHIBA EXT (disk2s2) /Volumes/TOSHIBA EXT : 999.86 GB (603.88 GB free)
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Library/Application Support/Hotspot Shield
[not loaded] com.anchorfree.tun (1.0.1) [Support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.5.2) [Support]
[loaded] jp.co.toshiba.driver.ToExtCmd (1.0.2) [Support]
Startup Items: ℹ️
AGMacFSWatcher: Path: /Library/StartupItems/AGMacFSWatcher
Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[running] jp.co.Toshiba.autorun.plist [Support]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Support]
[running] com.delicioussafari.DeliciousSafariAgent.plist [Support]
[running] com.epson.epw.agent.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.anchorfree.ajaxserver.plist [Support]
[running] com.backblaze.bzserv.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Support]
[running] com.backblaze.bzbmenu.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist [Support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.diskSpaceWatcher.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan.plist [Support]
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashWatcher.plist [Support]
[running] com.spotify.webhelper.plist [Support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
Backup & Storage UNKNOWNHidden (missing value)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
Backup & Storage UNKNOWNHidden (missing value)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.1 [Support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.3.8.1 [Support]
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.13 [Support]
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.235 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.7 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.1.13 [Support]
CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2: Version: 1.1.10 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
EPPEX Plugin: Version: 10.0 [Support]
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 25 Check version
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
wrc [Installed]
iTube Studio [Installed]
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Backblaze Backup [Support]
Flash Player [Support]
Flip4Mac WMV [Support]
Java [Support]
MacFUSE [Support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 999.01 GB Disk used: 334.39 GB
Destinations:
TOSHIBA EXT [Local]
Total size: 999.86 GB
Total number of backups: 17
Oldest backup: 2014-12-16 03:10:34 +0000
Last backup: 2015-01-03 11:23:40 +0000
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 999.86 GB < (Disk used 334.39 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
      8% backupd
      3% WindowServer
      0% mds
      0% fseventsd
      0% bzserv
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
228 MB Safari
168 MB Mail
101 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
69 MB Finder
69 MB WindowServer
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
87 MB Free RAM
1.18 GB Active RAM
1.11 GB Inactive RAM
737 MB Wired RAM
54.29 GB Page-ins
41 MB Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Jan 2, 2015, 06:28:06 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/com.apple.WebKit.WebContent_2015-01-02-182806_[ redacted].cpu_resource.diag [Details]
Jan 1, 2015, 02:28:20 PM Self test - passed
Jan 1, 2015, 01:31:20 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/iTunes_2015-01-01-133120_[redacted].hang
Jan 1, 2015, 01:16:02 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/EtreCheck_2015-01-01-131602_[redacted].hang
Jan 1, 2015, 12:19:02 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/iPhoto_2015-01-01-121902_[redacted].hang
Jan 1, 2015, 12:08:48 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/AdobeReader_2015-01-01-120848_[redacted].hang
Jan 1, 2015, 12:08:47 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Safari_2015-01-01-120847_[redacted].hang
Dec 31, 2014, 03:43:36 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-154336_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 03:43:27 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-154327_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 03:43:22 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-154322_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 01:15:04 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-131504_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 01:15:02 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/fontd_2014-12-31-131502_[redac ted].crash
Dec 31, 2014, 01:14:00 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/WindowServer_2014-12-31-131400_[redacted].crash

Recovery disk of 10.8.2

How can you make a recovery disk with OS X 10.8.2?

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
By default, your iMac has got a recovery partition, so you can access to it pressing Command and R keys while your Mac is starting. Also, if you have a Mid 2010 iMac, you have Internet Recovery to access to Recovery downloading it from Apple, pressing Command, Option and R keys while your Mac is starting.
If you want to make a Recovery HD copy onto an external drive, use Recovery Disk Assistant > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4848

How to Continue Creating Recovery Disks after Updating Window 8.0 to 8.1

My laptop is hp 2000-2d62nr notebook pc (energy star) S/N: 5CG342027W
I might mess up the HP Recover Manager as follow:
I was attempting to create the recovery disks for the HP Window 8.0 laptop. HP Recovery Manager needed 5 disks. After 2 disks made done, I left my laptop for two hours. Then I returned to my laptop and saw Window to ask me to update Window 8.1. And I updated it to Window 8.1.
After Window 8.1 update done, the system had been restarted. When returning to HP Recovery manager, it asked me to continue the third recovery disks. I selected "Continue". However, Disk 3 verified failed at 15%, the pop up window asked me to use another disk and try again. I attempted second times by restart my laptop. again, Disk 3 verified failed at 2%,
How do I clean this mess and make a 2nd set of recovery disks?
Thank you for your suggestions.
Best Regards,
This question was solved.
View Solution.

I called the above phone number. Tech Support told me to charge $40.00 for recovery disks. I complained this and they transfered me to 877-917-4380 to talk with Case Manager. He agreed sending the recovery disks with no charge

Recovery disk assistant

I'm making a recovery thumb drive with Recovery Disk Assistant and have a couple of questions.
1. I have a mac running Mavericks and another running Mountain Lion.   Can I use the same recovery disk with both?   Should I create separate partitions on the USB and run recovery disk assistant on each mac in turn creating a separate recovery disk in each partition?
2. I've tried it out and testing is a bit of a mystery.   When you boot up with Command-R how do you know you have then booted with the USB recovery disk and not the internal recovery on the Macintosh HD ?
Thanks

1. No. A Mountain Lion Recovery HD and a Mavericks one are different. You will need one for each
2. You boot from a Recovery USB disk using OPTION, not COMMAND-R:
Boot Using OPTION key:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Immediately after the chime press and hold down the
      "OPTION" key.
3. Release the key when the boot manager appears.
4. Select the desired disk icon from which you want to boot.
5. Click on the arrow button below the icon.

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