Reverting system to an earlier date

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Really embarassed because I can't remember what you call it, but there's a
way to take your system back in time to an earlier date in order to go back
before certain system issues cropped up. What is that called? I can't look
it up because I'm having a brain hiccup on the term!

Thanks for your help!
Debsieo
 
System Restore, Find it at Control Panel > System > System Restore tab.

Some tips: SR does not "take your system back in time". It restores a
limited set of system files to the way they were at an earlier point in
time. The rest of your computer is the same as it always was.

SR is very useful for what it does: If key system files that make up the
essential parts of the operating system are damaged you can regain the
essential functionality of the OS through SR. However, System Restore is
not the same thing as a backup. And it has no effect at all on your own
files (documents, spreadsheets, music files, etc.)
 
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Really embarassed because I can't remember what you call it, but there's a
way to take your system back in time to an earlier date in order to go back
before certain system issues cropped up. What is that called? I can't look
it up because I'm having a brain hiccup on the term!

Thanks for your help!
Debsieo
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System Restore :

1. Start > All programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore
2. Start > Run > "%SystemRoot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe"
 
Thanks so much for your response Ayush - I am constantly amazed at the
generous help offered by people like you!

Debsieo


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Really embarassed because I can't remember what you call it, but there's a
way to take your system back in time to an earlier date in order to go back
before certain system issues cropped up. What is that called? I can't look
it up because I'm having a brain hiccup on the term!

Thanks for your help!
Debsieo
Click to expand...

System Restore :

1. Start > All programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore
2. Start > Run > "%SystemRoot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe"
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Thanks so much for your response Ayush - I am constantly amazed at the
generous help offered by people like you!
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You are welcome Debsieo !
 
Please do not fall into the common trap of "My computer's not working
right so I'll try System Restore". SR has a specific purpose.

Understand that once you go back to a restore point your computer will
have a mix of old and new system files. This is not necessarily a good
idea. The further back in time you reach, the more you risk the
possibility that old system files will not be compatible with the state
of your system as it is today.

I advise my friends and family not to use a restore point any older than
they would feel comfortable wearing the same pair of underwear. If
you're not using your computer for hours a day, every day, you can
probably go back a few days more.
 
Ted

If System Restore is set to automatically create daily Restore Points
it is likely that you will not be able to go back too far. The size of each
Restore Point means that unless you allocate a large amount of disk
space to System Restore the System will inevitably remove old
restore points to create space for the new ones.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England

Enquire, plan and execute
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Correct. I can't honestly say what the likelihood is of a "too old"
restore point. Too many variables.
 
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