The System Restore Feature

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The System Restore Feature

System Restore is designed to automatically monitor and record changes made to the core Windows system files and to the registry. System Restore can then allow you to undo a change that caused instability in your system. This is accomplished by periodically recording a restore point that gives you the ability to roll your system back to the point in time when your computer was known to function properly. System Restore is not intended to be used as an uninstaller or a backup program. If Windows does not function properly after installing software or drivers, you should use the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel to remove the software before using System Restore.

System Restore monitors most system files with .exe, .vxd, .dll, .com, and .sys extensions. It does not monitor user-created files, the My Documents folder, Temporary Internet files including cookies, the Recycle Bin, or the Windows Swap file.

To start System Restore, follow these steps: Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore. The first time you use System Restore, there are two options on the Welcome page, Restore my computer to an earlier time Create a restore point Click Restore my computer to an earlier time and click Next. A calendar appears. In the calendar, choose which Restore Point to roll your system back to. Click Next. You are prompted to close all applications before completing the Restore process because the computer will restart. Upon completion of the restart, a confirmation screen appears. Click OK to continue using your computer.