How to restore
the computer to an earlier time using System Restore for XP
IMPORTANT:
- This procedure must be performed while logged in as
Administrator or to an account with Administrator
rights.
- The System Restore procedure will restore the
Registry and other settings back to the date and time
selected. No data will be lost. Saved documents and
e-mail will not be affected by performing a System
Restore.
- Any hardware or software that has been installed
after the date of the restore point will need to be
reinstalled.
- 200MB of free hard drive space is required to
perform a system restore.
NOTES:
- If the operating system will not start in Normal
Mode, restart the computer in
Safe Mode.
- If the operating system will not start in Normal
Mode or Safe Mode, restart the computer in Safe Mode
using the Command Prompt. At the Command Prompt, type
C:\Windows\System32\Restore\Rstrui.exe and then
on the keyboard, press the
ENTER key to start the
System Restore.
- If the mouse is not available, use the
TAB key, or
ARROW keys to make the
selection.
- Click the Start button,
point to All Programs,
point to Accessories, point
to System Tools, and then
click System Restore.
NOTE:
If System
Restore is not listed in the
System Tools menu, click
the Start button and then
click Help and Support.
- Under Pick a task,
click System Restore.
- In the System Restore
window, click the Next
button.
- Under 1. On this calendar...,
click the Less Than (<)
symbol or Greater Than (>)
symbol to select a month.
- Under 2. On this list...,
click the Less Than (<)
symbol or Greater Than (>)
symbol to select a day and then click the
restore point time.
- Click the Next button.
- In the Confirm Restore Point
Selection window, click the
Next button.
NOTE:
The operating system will be restored to the date and
time selected and the computer will restart.
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