Unable to create System Recovery Disk (SRD) using typical option due to 'Files from local system are not available for creating a new System Recovery Disk'.

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Description

Error Message

Files from local system are not available for creating a new System Recovery Disk.

Cause

This is seen when the boot entry description for the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRe) is something other than Windows Recovery Environment

This can be checked by running the following command: bcdedit /enum osloader

Below shows an entry that would cause the problem:



Resolution

Rename the description so that it reads only: Windows Recovery Environment

This can be done using the bcdedit set command, as per the following article:

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff543429%28v=vs.85%29.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396


Alternatively, use the Advanced option when creating the System Recovery Disk.

Issue/Introduction

Unable to create a System Recovery Disk (SRD) using the typical option due to the message shown below.