I just want to know if i can do a system restore without deleting the whole hard drive.
2006-12-27 03:40:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
That seems....easy and it's a good thing I got my XP cd.
2006-12-27 03:48:12 · update #1
If you're using a system restore from Windows it won't delete any files you've created. All it does is return to the state it was in on the date you selected. All your data is still there.
2006-12-27 03:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by ttommyfunkenstien 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no, mainly no it will not delete the whole hard drive. System Restore periodically takes "snap shots" of your computer. When you run System Restore you will see a calendar page with bold face dates (those are the dates of the snap shots). If you choose say 17 Dec, it will restore the computer back to that day, wall paper, screen savers, etc. I guess programs installed after the 17th might not work. When in doubt back up to a CD your documents, music, Internet favorites, and such to be on the safe side. No, System Restore will not wipe out your hard drive to a blank disk and just reinstall Windows XP (like when you first got your computer).
2006-12-27 11:47:11 · answer #2 · answered by Clipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
System Restore won't delete the entire drive..
System restore is a disaster recovery feature in Microsoft Windows Me and XP. This feature allows the user to revert crucial operating system files back to a previous recorded state (known as a 'restore point').
There are several reasons why you might want to perform a system restore, including to repair the operating system in the aftermath of infection by a computer virus or if the Windows registry has become corrupted.
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2006-12-27 11:45:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will eraseall changes to the hard/software files in the primary drive. you can try to restore the computer to an older working configuration. Detailed instructions are posted at http://fixit.in/systemrestore.html
2006-12-30 10:40:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to write a file that will do that for you, (probably in ASM_Console) but it is a lot of work and it is easier to just reïnstall Windows. I don't think it can be found on the internet
2006-12-27 11:44:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋