{"id":333462,"date":"2010-02-18T01:07:00","date_gmt":"2010-02-18T06:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techie-buzz.com\/how-to\/how-to-create-and-use-system-restore-points.html"},"modified":"2010-02-18T01:07:00","modified_gmt":"2010-02-18T06:07:00","slug":"how-to-create-and-use-system-restore-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/333462","title":{"rendered":"How To Create and Use System Restore Points"},"content":{"rendered":"

I often create backups of my registry files<\/a> when I\u2019m getting ready to try out new software. Lately, I\u2019ve been setting \u201cSystem Restore Points<\/em>\u201d as well. Why would I do this? Let\u2019s ask Microsoft.<\/p>\n

Quote from Microsoft:<\/strong> \u201cEvery time you download or install a new game, application, or software update, you make changes to your computer. Sometimes that change may make your system unstable. Have you ever wanted to go back to the way it was? With System Restore, you can.<\/em>\u201d (source<\/a>)<\/p>\n

What is a System Restore Point?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"System Restore is a Windows feature that takes snapshots of the system files and registry at regular intervals or during important system events. The snapshots are stored as System Restore Points (SRP<\/strong>). If you run into a problem, you can often use a previous SRP to undo many of the changes to your system that created the problem.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not fool proof. Sometimes it didn\u2019t correct the problems I had. Most of the time, it does a good job as long as the Restore Point isn\u2019t very old. Since it seems to be important to use a recent SRP, I often set my own SRP just before installing software. I\u2019ll show you how to do this below.<\/p>\n

How to Create a System Restore Point<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In Windows XP<\/strong>, use your start menu to go to Programs<\/em> > Accessories<\/em> > System<\/em> Tools<\/em> > System<\/em> Restore.<\/em><\/p>\n

You should see this:<\/p>\n

\"system-restore-point-create-xp\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Set the button on \u201cCreate a restore point\u201d and click \u201cNext\u201d. At the next screen, you\u2019ll be able to type in a name or description for your restore point.<\/p>\n

\"system-restore-point-name-xp\"<\/a><\/p>\n

In Vista and Win7<\/strong>, you can set an SRP just as easily.<\/p>\n

Click your Start button, then type \u201crestore\u201d, then click the entry that says \u201cCreate a restore point\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"create-a-restore-point-win7\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Next you\u2019ll see a screen like this:<\/p>\n

\"advanced-system-settings-protection-tab\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Click the \u201cCreate\u201d button and you\u2019ll get a window that will let you choose a description for the new SRP.<\/p>\n

\"create-a-restore-point-name-win7\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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How to Use a Restore Point to Recover from a Problem<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In WinXP<\/strong>, you can use the Start menu as shown above to find the System Restore settings.<\/p>\n

When you get to the System Restore panel, select \u201cRestore my computer to an earlier time<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll get a window that will let you select a restore point.<\/p>\n

\"system-restore-select-a-point-xp\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Once you have an SRP selected, hit the \u201cNext<\/em>\u201d button to start the recovery. You\u2019ll get a screen with some info on it and you\u2019ll have to click \u201cNext<\/em>\u201d one final time. The computer will restart.<\/p>\n

In Vista and Win7<\/strong>, you can click the start button and type \u201crestore<\/em>\u201d. You\u2019ll need to click the entry labeled \u201cRestore your computer to an earlier time<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"image\"<\/a><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll get a window up that let\u2019s you start System Restore. Then you\u2019ll be able to select an SRP to recover.<\/p>\n

\"system-restore-point-list\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Once you have one selected, hit the \u201cNext\u201d button, and then the \u201cFinish\u201d button to confirm it. Your computer will reboot and hopefully everything will be better.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

Now that you have the general idea, don\u2019t forget that setting a System Restore Point could save you time and trouble when you try out new software. If you have any suggestions or questions, be sure to comment below.<\/p>\n

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TAGS:<\/strong> Backup<\/a>, How To<\/a>, System Tools<\/a>, Windows<\/a>, Windows 7<\/a>, Windows Vista<\/a>, Windows XP<\/a><\/span>
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\nHow To Create and Use System Restore Points<\/a> originally appeared on Techie Buzz<\/a> written by Clif Sipe on Thursday 18th February 2010 01:07:00 AM. Please read the Terms of Use<\/a> for fair usage guidance. <\/div>\n

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