how do i do a system restore on my computer?

Question

thanks, how do i restore everything on my computer? like set it back to how it was 4 months ago? thanks

Answer 1

Click start, all programs, accessories, system tools, system restore.

But don't do this lightly, system restore is made for going back at the most a week, not four months. Also if you have been infected with a virus or spyware in the last four months you should not do a system restore as the virus could have been backed up in the restore points and can be put back onto your system.

Answer 2

Go into yer start menu. Go to accessories. At the bottom of the list should be system restore. Click it on and it should tell you from there excately how far you can restore yer system back too. 4 months may be to far. Not sure about that. System Restore will walk you through the process step by step

Answer 3

Click Start- then to all programs then accessories then system tools -then system restore... once the system restore program opens select the date you want your system to restore to(four months is too long a time), let the program do its thing then restart you computer.

Answer 4

Start/Help and Support/Restore my computer to an earlier date. Then choose a restore point from the calendar provided.

Answer 5

Windows Restore

Source: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx

The System Restore feature is built into Windows XP and is used to return your computer to an earlier state if you have a system failure or other major problem with your computer. The point of System Restore is to restore your system to a workable state without you having to reinstall the operating system and lose your data files in the process.
System Restore takes snapshots of your computer system and saves them as restore points. These restore points mark configuration places to return to, in the event of a problem with your computer that might occur after you install an unstable device driver or an older application. Because the snapshots are taken automatically and are restored through the System Restore Wizard, System Restore is both effective and user-friendly.
In this column, you'll learn how to use the System Restore Wizard to recover from a system failure. You'll also learn how to create restore points manually, how to use Scheduled Tasks, and how to troubleshoot System Restore if it doesn't work the way you expect it to.
How System Restore Works
System Restore automatically tracks changes to your computer and creates restore points before major changes are to occur. To create a restore point, System Restore takes a full snapshot of the registry and some dynamic system files. For a list of what file types are monitored and restored, see the MSDN article, http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms997627.aspx
For example, restore points are created before new device drivers, automatic updates, unsigned drivers, and some applications are installed. These healthy system checkpoints are created without prompting or intervention from the user the first time the computer is started after Windows XP is installed and, by default, on a daily basis after that. You can also manually create restore points.
When you use System Restore, you can revert to a saved state without losing personal data including Word documents, e-mail settings and messages, and your Internet favorites list. System Restore won't lose any data you have stored in the My Documents, My Pictures, or My Music folders either.
More information at source link.

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Microsoft Office System Restore
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms997627.aspx
Excellent site – fully explains system restore.
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Answer 6

Do what everyone suggests - but bear in mind it only restores the computer settings - the data remains the same as it was before the restore took place. If you want to restore EVERYTHING, bear in mind that "EVERYTHING" doesn't include the data, which remains current.

Answer 7

do all this 1 at a time until your up again
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computers what a world
i would try
1 - turn on monitor
2 - turn on computer
3 - constantly tap f8 - located at top of your key board
4 - when new screen comes up - use up and down arrows also on your key board to high light last know good configuration hit enter on key board
5 - windows should start or it will give options on how to start windows
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Or do a system restore to an earlier date
1- click start at bottom of screen
2 - then click choose all programs
3 - then click pc help tools
4 - then click on system restore
5 - then click on restore to an earlier date
6 - choose a date when it was working
7 - let it run it may take a while - follow directions - if any
8 - if does not work right away - restart
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ALSO

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I answered one almost like this
It worked for her.
In Internet explorer at top of window select tools - then delete browser history - then another box will open - select delete all- this will not remove your book marks -Then close explorer then open again .At first pages will be slow once and then will load fast after it loads 1 time.Also email etc you will have to sign in 1 time with pass word etc.
This will create new cookies.
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Also go to start at bottom of on task bar.click start 1 time then select find or search depending on your operating system.Select all files and folders - then type in defrag and click search.When icons come up double click and new box will come up - select analyze then you will see how fragmented you are - then choose defrag.You can put this program on your desk top by right clicking on the icon you found in search for defrag.Right click choose create short cut.This will put a short cut on your desk top.Then you can use as needed in future.
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Answer 8

Press start -all programmes-accessories-system tools-system restore, then follow the instructions.

Answer 9

Start > all programs >accessories> systemtools >system restore...

Answer 10

go to start, then your progs and its in the accsesies