System Restore - How to use it?

December 18, 2009
System Restore, maybe you heard it before, or maybe not. So, what really is System Restore?
System Restore is located at the 'system32' with it's file name 'rstrui.exe'. But you can find it by:
1. Clicking start and searching for System Restore (for 7 and vista)
2. Or for XP, clicking start, all programs, accessories, system tools, System Restore



When should I use system restore?
Whenever you download or install a file, windows get stressed by these. If you encounter a error or maybe you system slowed down. You can try system restore, it will fix your problem. Or, if you accidentally changed a setting on your computer (for example the start up options) you can restore your previous settings using system restore.
What is a Restore Point?
When you say restore point, it is the restoration date or the time you computer was stable. For example, you installed itunės, but after restarting you got an error and you cannot use your computer. You tried system restore, and you saw restore points listed. If the name or the date with the 'Installed itunės' is listed, the that should be the restore poin you wanna choose. Your computer will be restore that exact time before you installed itunės.

How does System Restore work?
Everytime you install or remove a program, system restore keeps a copy of your settings, registry settings and other important things as a back up, so that you can revert things back incase you had a problem. Those are called restore points.

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