Ah yes, the factory recovery disks, such a low point in computing. I remember it not working when needed (and if it did, it would wipe the machine), having to use Windows XP/7 CD-Roms from older computers to fix my installation. Microsoft handing out Windows 10 for free and OEM keys being available for 10€ on Ebay ended this weird time when Microsoft had piracy-anxiety even though Windows came preinstalled on new computers, while at the same time the hype around the Apple's MacBooks was at an all-time high.