i have windows 2000 and everyone is telling me to go into 'system restore' but that is only on windows xp. so if anyone how to do it, please explain in detail how to. useful suggestions only!
2007-04-26 01:50:27 · 9 answers · asked by j2k43 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
xp only
2007-04-26 01:56:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found some information for you on one website which could help you.
Get IT Done: Restore a Windows 2000 system quickly
Though inevitable, system crashes can either be a nightmare or just an inconvenience depending on how you plan for them. While it's routine to keep a backup of your important files, what about your whole operating system? Check out this Windows 2000 Professional TechMail tip to find out how a backup copy of Windows can be installed on either a single or dual partition system.
Back up now to save time later
Install a backup copy of Windows 2000 in order to back up and restore the main installation quickly and easily. If you only have one hard disk with a single partition, install the second copy in the same partition as your existing installation. Or you can install the other copy of Windows 2000 to a different partition if one is available. (Note: You'll need about 600 MB of free space for the new installation.)
Using two partitions
Here are the basic steps to follow for backing up a new system with two partitions:
Create the two partitions, making the backup partition active. Restart and then install Windows 2000 to that partition.
Apply service packs and updates to make it current.
Use Disk Administrator to make the main partition active and reboot.
Install the main copy of Windows 2000 and install your applications to this partition.
Change boot menu entries in Boot.ini to differentiate between the backup and main installation.
Boot the backup installation and use Backup or your favorite backup utility to back up your main partition to a file (or tape, although tape provides slower recovery).
Restart the main installation. Any time you make a change such as installing new software, boot the backup and make a new backup copy of the main installation.
If you have a problem or want to restore the system to the way it was as of the last backup, boot the backup installation, restore the main one, and restart the machine.
Using a single partition
In order to achieve the same results on an existing system, make a backup of your main installation as a precaution. Then, install a new copy to the same partition that houses your existing installation, using \WINNTBAK as the target folder. Apply service packs and updates to it, edit Boot.ini to differentiate the installations, and perform a backup of the main installation. Then reboot to your main installation to continue working.
Read up on backing up your system
Check out these other TechRepublic articles and columns for more information on planning for and recovering from a system crash:
I hope this will give you some idea. You could visit that web. Link is given below
2007-04-26 02:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by Ari 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Click the Start button.
Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
On the System Restore tab, check Turn off System Restore or Turn off
System Restore on all drives as shown in this picture:
Click Apply.
This deletes all existing restore points. Click Yes to do this.
Click OK.
Proceed with what you need to do. For example, removing viruses.
Restart the computer and follow the instructions in the next section
to turn on System Restore.
2007-04-26 02:10:35 · answer #3 · answered by PhilthE1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With Windows 2000 the only way to do it is a complete reinstall. Before we can give you any more info, Have you got an original Windows CD and it's number.?
2007-04-26 01:55:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
System Restore should really be called "PARTIAL OPERATING System Restore". It does not turn your computer "back in time".
It only restores a few select operating system files. Data is not changed back.
2007-04-26 02:00:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
reinstall
windows 2000
then install
deepfreeze
so when you turn your computer off
you go back in time to when you installed windows 2000
it works perfectly
2007-04-26 02:07:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure you can in 2000; if you have to re-install then install Acronis True Image so you don't have this problem again.
www.download.com/Acronis-True-Image/3641-2242_4-9221743.html - Acronis True Image
2007-04-26 04:59:57 · answer #7 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call Microsoft. They will talk you through it.
2007-04-26 02:00:45 · answer #8 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
do you mean back to when your comp was new?email and ill tell you
2007-04-26 02:02:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋