What is Windows system restore and how do you turn it on?? Please help me!!!!!!!!!?

Question

I just want to know something about SYSTEM RESTORE, can anyone please help me?? also tell me how to turn it on and its uses and advantages.Please

Answer 1

system restore is used to shift ur computer operating system to a earlier stable state on the account of failures.. these are done most of the time when u install new softwares or perform system updates. even u can manually set a restore point before u do any doubtfull functions in ur pc..

to turn on system restore:

1.right click your my computer icon then go to properties.
2. in properties go to system restore tab
3. and select turn on system restore and click ok dats all.

regards

Answer 2

Here is what I do if I need to restore my unit

1) Click Start
2) Click All Programs
3) CL ck accessories
4) Click System Tools
5) Click System Restore
6) You will be asked to set a restore point.
7) Once you are asked to set a restore point, there will be a calendar and you can click the say you want to restore (example you can set the restore point at Sunday September 3, 2006 at 10:35 PM)
8) After you have your restore point set, your computer will re-start, and hopefully things will be set up to where you had your computer last night.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

System Restore is a Windows XP feature that has its roots in Windows me. It allows users to save all important system files, called creating a checkpoint, and restore them later if something happens with the system. It is essentially a feature that allows users to go back in time and undo all changes to a system.

System Restore monitors system files and creates checkpoints at the time of significant system events (e.g., driver and application installation) and periodically (every 24 hours). Periodical restore points are only created when the CPU is idle. Additionally, users can manually create restore points through the System Restore utility found in Start | Programs | Accessories | System Tools.

System Restore is enabled automatically once Windows XP is installed. Keep in mind that System Restore requires at least 200 MB of free space on each partition; otherwise, it is disabled and all previous restore points are lost. When more than 200 MB of free space becomes available, System Restore is turned on automatically.

By default, System Restore will use up to 12 percent of a user's hard drive to store restore points. This means that users can store several restore points on the hard drive, which are ready to be rolled back. The exact number of restore points depends on the available space on the hard drive. Larger hard drives have more restore points that can be saved. When there is not enough space, older points are deleted. All restore points are compressed using NTFS compression.

Answer 4

Click Start >>> Control Panel >>> Performance and Maintenance >>> System >>> System Restore

Answer 5

you know in some cases you have problem in your computer it can be very different problems. in that cases they use system restore. in the windows after windows me we have restore function and it is automaticly on. just you can go to start--->programs--->accessories---->system tools--->system restore--->in the wizard you can make a checkpoint(just like games) or restore your computer. when you choose restore your computer to an earlier time you would see a calender that in some days you can click on it. when you click on a valid day you will see some lists in the right part. it will show the thing that installed or modified on your pc. choose the one who made the problem for you or you guess that thing is the problem. then click next and finish the wizard. it will make your computer shutdown and take a progress to restore your computer. it will only restore your system files nothing else and your documents and files will be safe

Answer 6

System restore is to undo harmfull changes to your computer in order to get it back to a point where it was once working without any problems. To turn it on, click on start, control panel, performance and maintenance, system, system restore tab, uncheck the box that says "turn off system restore"

Answer 7

You are so brainless it isnt even funny. What system restore is, it makes your computer go back to a earlier time. And you cant use it. Because you need a special code to unlock it. You will have to call up Microsoft and get that code. If you dont and you activate system restore you can get arrested and go to prision. It is up to you. Have a good day.

Answer 8

Right click on My computer icon on desktop, Choose Properties, and go to tab System restore - there unset Turn off System restore and voila :)

Answer 9

its used to restore the windows xp to a previous state

by default , its turned on

if you want o turn it on/off
you can follow this way

press windows Key+Pause/Break
or right click My Computer and select properties

select the system restore tab and set the on/off to any partition

Answer 10

Go to help, and look under the other items, you should see Restore listed, it is usually turned on, except if you have Norton works, then that turns it off (sady)
The larger the amount of disk spave you allow, the longer it can hold restore points. (ie more of them)