Restoring a Windows system to an earlier point in time can help resolve issues with your computer, such as software conflicts, corrupted files, and viruses or malware. Before restoring your system to an earlier point in time, it is important to back up all important files.
1. Access the System Restore utility.
To access the System Restore utility, go to the Start button on the taskbar and type “System Restore” into the search box. Select “Create a restore point” from the available options. This will open the System Protection window.
2. Choose the system drive.
In the System Protection Window, select the system drive that you want to restore to an earlier point in time. Typically, this will be the C: drive.
3. Select the “System Restore” button.
After choosing the system drive, select the “System Restore…” button at the bottom of the screen. This will open a new window with an overview of the changes that have occurred on your system since the last restore point.
4. Select a restore point.
On the following screen, select a restore point from the list provided. Microsoft recommends that you choose a date that was prior to when the issue occurred.
Once you’ve selected a restore point, click on the “Next” button to proceed. A warning window will appear, reminding you that restored settings and files may be lost. If you are confident in your selection, select the “Yes” button to continue.
5. Allow the restore process to complete.
After you’ve clicked on the “Yes” button, the restore process will start and may take several minutes to complete. Once the process is complete, your computer will restart automatically.
6. Verify the restoration.
Once your computer has restarted, ensure that the issues that you were facing have been resolved. If they have not, you may need to repeat the restoration process with a more recent restore point.
Restoring your Windows system to an earlier point in time can be a useful tool for resolving issues with your computer. Before attempting a system restore, back up any important data or files to ensure that you don’t lose any valuable information.