System Restore

[roipatrick]

System restore is an application in windows XP in which the computer will set itself by the help of the user to an earlier time which we called save point. We only do this if we experienced some major or even minor problems regarding the computers system. Here is how to restore your computer to an earlier time.

1. Click start-all programs-accessories-system tools-system restore.

2. Once you've clicked system restore, a separate window will appear. This is the system restore window.

3. Choose a date of your choice in the calendar which is commonly found at the left part of the window. ( Save point dates are highlighted or in bold format)

4. Click next

5. They will ask you if you want to proceed to system restoring. System restore will delete all files saved after the save point is created and will only load files which are saved before the save point is created.

6. Your computer will automatically restart after clicking next.

7. When you computer resumes, the system restoration is now complete.

[iOLD]

Nice post

[roipatrick]

Be careful when doing the system restore. If you have no choice but to system restore without backing your files up then go ahead but if you can back up your files then do so before proceeding to system restore.

[scumble]

Several points:

I've read on the forums roipatrick recommending posters to use System Restore with Win 98 and Win 2000. They don't have it! System Restore came in with Win ME and from Win XP onwards. For Win 95/98, backup or export the registry, or use ERUNT (free), Acronis Drive Image, or similar.

You're mistaken about file back-ups. You should back-up your data files regularly anyway, but going back to a System Restore will not affect your personal files. It will affect software that you have installed recently. Maybe you haven't used SR before?

System Restore is not reliable. I have often tried to restore a (XP) machine to an earlier time, seen the bold date when I made a restore point before, clicked on it and rebooted but the System Restore didn't work.

If you turn off System Restore, all your Restore points disappear for good. You can't get them back, even if you turn it back on again. System Restore points take up space, so you might want to switch it off in an emergency to make some space on your hard drive. Unfortunately, many viruses and malware will turn off System Restore so that you can't use it to get rid of them from your system. If you fix a virus infection with Spybot or something, afterwards check to make sure that System Restore is on. Turn on System Restore using 'System Restore settings' in the first System Restore screen, or My Computer/(right-click) Properties/System Restore.

[roipatrick]

Several points:

Maybe you haven't used SR before?

Yes, files can also be deleted by system restore. Never dare posters to show how but i guarantee that system restore in XP based computers can sometimes delete files. Why should i post something like that if i know that it's wrong anyway?

[tusherdcc]

Acronis is a great software . I am also using this software form a long time ago.
I hope you have also idea about Acronis OS Selector.

[roipatrick]

Acronis is a great software . I am also using this software form a long time ago.
I hope you have also idea about Acronis OS Selector.

Yes, thank you for pointing it out.I will post a guide here on that topic.

[slavezero]

very helpful indeed there are still lots of computer users that know how to restore their system using that tool, a lot of them will benefit into this post.

[tusherdcc]

hmm, we are waiting to see that guideline here brother.

[roipatrick]

Can i ask for another week before i post the guide.Thank you and have a great day.