When installing third-party software or drivers for newly added devices, there are times when the operating system loses its functionality. It is for such cases that the system creates restore checkpoints. This feature is enabled immediately after it is installed on a personal computer, and it is not recommended to disable it. Disabling System Restore will result in the system having to be reinstalled. To perform a system rollback, follow these steps.
Necessary
- - operating system Microsoft Windows XP
- - help file, if necessary
Instructions
Step 1
Use a simple System Restore solution to get started - use the System Restore procedure. To do this, boot your personal computer in safe mode. The operating system usually boots in normal mode, in order to call the boot menu, at the time of initial boot, press the F8 function key and select the appropriate boot mode. After loading, a diagnostic message will appear asking what to do next, boot into Safe Mode, or proceed to System Restore. Choose System Restore.
Step 2
Click the Next button in the System Restore dialog box that appears. In the next window, select the desired restore point. There may be several of them. A calendar option may also be offered. The numbers that will be highlighted or in bold contain the system restore points. After selecting, confirm the choice of the restore point. This is necessary in order to start the rollback process. This process is irreversible, i.e. if you wait for the completion of this process, then during normal boot of the system, some data will be lost. Therefore, you need to take care of their safety in advance. Click "Next". Wait for the system rollback process to complete and restart your personal computer if it is not done automatically.
Step 3
Perform the system restore process from the operating system itself if it boots, but is not stable. In this case, go to "Start" - "Programs" - "Accessories" - "System Tools" - "System Restore". The same dialog box will appear as in step 2. Follow the same steps. Wait for the rollback process to complete and restart your personal computer.
