To use System Restore
Before you start System Restore, save any open files and close all programs. System Restore will restart your PC.
- Open System Restore by clicking the Start button
. In the search box, type System Restore, and then, in the list of results, click System Restore.
If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
- Follow the steps in the wizard to choose a restore point and restore your computer.
For more information, see System Restore: frequently asked questions.
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To Do a System Restore in Windows 7 using System Protection
NOTE: Be sure to temporarily disable your antivirus program first to prevent it from possibly preventing you from doing a system restore.
1. Open the Start Menu, type
rstrui.exe in the search box, and press Enter.
A) Go to step 5.
OR
2. Open the Start Menu.
A) Click on
All Programs,
Accessories,
System Tools, and
System Restore. (see screenshot below)
B) Go to step 5.
OR
3. Open the
Control Panel (icons view).
A) Click on the
Recovery icon.
B) Click on the
Open System Restore button. (see screenshot below)
C) Go to step 6 or 7 below.
OR
4. Open the Start Menu.
A) Right click on the
Computer button and click on
Properties.
B) Click on the
System Protection link. (see screenshot below)
C) Close the
System window. (see screenshot above)
D) Continue on to step 5.
5. Click on the
System Restore button. (see screenshot below)
6. If You Have Not Done a System Restore BeforeA) Click on the
Next button. (see screenshot below)
B) Go to step 8.
7. If You Have Done a System Restore BeforeA) Select (dot)
Choose a different restore point, and click on the
Next buton. (see screenshot below)
8. Select (click on) a listed restore point that you want to restore the drives that were included in the restore point back to how they were when the restore point was created. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: Check the Show other restore points box to see any restore points (older) that may not be listed here.
9. To Show Affected Programs and Drivers
NOTE: This will show you a list of programs and drivers that will be deleted and restored by the selected restore point.
A) Click on the
Show affected programs and drivers button. (See screenshot above)
B) When done reviewing, click on the
Close button. (see screenshot below)
10. Click on the
Next button. (see screenshot below step 8)
NOTE: Make sure that the restore point you want is still selected (highlighted).
11. Click on the
Finish button. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: The listed drives here will be restored back to how they were for the selected restore point.
12. Click on
Yes to confirm. (see screenshot below)
WARNING: This will immediately restart your computer to finish the system restore.
13. After the computer has restarted, click on the
Close button. (see screenshot below)