How To Repair System Restore Windows 7

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HP PCs - Using Microsoft Organization Restore (Windows seven)

This document applies to HP and Compaq desktop and notebook computers with Windows seven.

This document explains how to use and troubleshoot the System Restore feature in Windows 7.

About System Restore in Windows 7

Organisation Restore is a software programme bachelor in all versions of Windows 7. System Restore automatically creates restore points, a retentiveness of the system files and settings on the computer at a item signal in time. You tin can likewise create a restore indicate yourself. And then, when yous apply Organization Restore to restore your computer to a point in time before an issue began, System Restore returns your computer to the files and settings from the restore bespeak. Your personal files and documents are not affected.

You tin too undo a System Restore if the restore does not resolve the effect or if the issue worsens.

Differences betwixt System Restore and HP Recovery Manager

Microsoft's System Restore is sometimes confused with HP'due south Recovery Manager software.

Organization Restore enables you to configure the computer's system files to a configuration that existed at a detail point in time. No personal data files, such as email, documents, or pictures, are lost.
HP Recovery Manager enables yous to restore the computer'south entire software configuration to its original mill condition. Information technology reinstalls the original operating system (Windows, Linux or FreeDOS) and removes all other software and personal data files.

Whenever the computer suddenly develops a problem, you should first perform a Organization Restore to try to resolve the issue before performing a complete recovery using HP Recovery Managing director.

Enabling System Restore in Windows 7

Microsoft Arrangement Restore is enabled by default on nearly, if not all, HP computers that come with Windows 7. However, Microsoft System Restore tin be disabled and can cause problems if you try to restore from a previous point. To brand sure System Restore is enabled, complete the following steps:

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Click Start (), right-click Calculator, and and so select Backdrop. The Arrangement window displays.

Figure : System window
On the left side of the System window, click System protection. The Arrangement Backdrop window displays, and the System Protection tab is active.

If you are prompted for an Administrator countersign or confirmation, type the countersign or provide confirmation.

Figure : Arrangement Properties window
In the center of the Organisation Properties window, check whether System Restore is enabled:
- If Off is listed in the Protection column, System Restore is disabled. Click Configure, select Restore organization settings and previous versions of files, and then click OK. System Restore is at present enabled. Continue to Creating a restore point in Arrangement Restore, Windows 7.
  
  Figure : Enabling System Restore

Creating a restore indicate in Organization Restore, Windows 7

Windows seven automatically creates restore points at regularly scheduled intervals and before many software installations. If you would like to create a restore point manually, apply the post-obit steps:

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Click Start (), right-click Figurer, and and so select Properties.
On the left side of the System window, click System protection. The Organization Properties window displays, and the System Protection tab is agile.

If you are prompted for an Ambassador password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Figure : System Properties window
Select a disk to store the restore point arrangement files from the list, usually (C:), and then click Create.

Effigy : Creating a restore point
Type a proper name describing the restore indicate.

Figure : Naming the restore betoken
Click Create.

Windows creates the restore point.
When finished, a window opens stating a restore bespeak was created successfully.

Figure : Success bulletin

Restoring Windows 7 to a previous point

If the computer stops working correctly, y'all tin restore it to a previous signal in fourth dimension when it was working. Use the post-obit steps to restore your computer's configuration.

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To exist safety, back up whatsoever important files earlier restoring from a restore signal.
Close any open software windows.
Click Start (), click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click System Restore.

The Restore system files and settings window opens.

Effigy : Restore organization files and settings window
Select Choose a dissimilar restore point , and so click Next.
Select a date and time from the list of available restore points, and so click Next.

Arrangement files are added, removed, or changed to lucifer the same collection of organization files that were in the computer's system file configuration on the selected date.

caution:
Software and drivers installed after the selected date might non work correctly and might need to be reinstalled.

Figure : Choosing a restore point
Make certain this is the restore point you want to utilise, and so click Finish.

Figure : Confirming your restore betoken
Click Yes in the confirmation message that appears.
The calculator should shut down and turn back on automatically after the restoration completes.

Figure : Success bulletin
Click Close. The files and programs on your figurer have now been restored to the way they were on the date of the restore point y'all selected.

note:
Organization Restore did non consummate successfully. Your computer's system files and settings were not changed ...
After System Restore is finished you should download the latest Windows updates from Microsoft. As well, download all the latest updates for your virus protection software and run a virus scan.

Undoing a Organisation Restore in Windows 7

Follow these steps to undo the restore and put the files and programs on your estimator dorsum to the fashion they were before you lot used System Restore.

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Click Start (), click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Arrangement Restore.
Select Undo Organisation Restore, and so click Next.

Effigy : Undoing System Restore
Ostend you accept selected the right date and time, and then click Stop.

Figure : Confirming the undo
Click Yes in the confirmation message that displays.
The computer should shut downwards and turn back on automatically after the undo restore operation completes.

The success message appears.

Figure : Success message
Click Shut. The restore operation has been undone.

note:
System Restore did non complete successfully. Your reckoner'south system files and settings were not inverse ...

Using Organization Restore when Windows 7 cannot showtime usually

Utilize the following steps when Windows does not open unremarkably.

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Turn off the computer and expect at least 5 seconds with the computer in a total off country.
Turn on the figurer and printing the F11 key repeatedly as the estimator starts.
Under I need help immediately, click Microsoft System Restore.

What to practice when Organization Restore fails in Windows 7

Utilize the following steps if Arrangement Restore fails to create a restore bespeak or fails to restore.

Step one: Disabling virus scanning protection when Organisation Restore fails in Windows 7

Malware scanning software tin have built-in protection systems that prevent other software programs from altering their construction - including System Restore. When System Restore is unable to use the files of the scanning software, System Restore fails and the following message appears:

System Restore did not complete successfully. Your estimator's arrangement files and settings were non changed ...

To successfully restore your system, temporarily disable virus scanning and the congenital-in protection.

Equally an example, many HP and Compaq desktop computers come up with Norton Internet Security software. If your figurer has Norton Net Security, you can use the following steps to temporarily disable its congenital-in protection:

note:
If your computer uses a different type of virus protection, use the manufacturer'south instructions to disable the protection temporarily.

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Disconnect from the Internet. Physically disconnect your network cable or press the disconnect button on your router.
Click Start, click All Programs, click Norton Internet Security, and so click Norton Internet Security.
In the Internet section, click Settings.

Figure : Norton Internet Security main window
In the Additional Options department, click Virus and Spyware Protection.
Click Miscellaneous Settings, and then click the push button next to Norton Product Tamper Protection to turn the protection Off.

Effigy : Miscellaneous Settings
The Security Request message displays. Leave the duration at 15 minutes, and then click OK.

Figure : Security Request

Pace two: Enabling Organisation Restore in Windows 7

If System Restore does non work in Windows 7, employ the post-obit steps to brand certain System Restore is enabled and active:

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Click Beginning (), right-click Computer, so select Properties. The System window displays.

Figure : System window
On the left side of the Organization window, click Organization protection. The System Properties window displays, and the System Protection tab is active.

If y'all are prompted for an Administrator password or confirmation, type the countersign or provide confirmation.

Figure : System Properties window
In the center of the Organisation Properties window, check whether System Restore is enabled:
- If On displays in the Protection column, System Restore is enabled.
- If Off displays in the Protection column, System Restore is disabled. Click Configure, select Restore system settings and previous versions of files, and then click OK. The System Properties window displays, and the System Protection tab is active.
  
  Effigy : Enabling Organization Restore
If the System Restore did not complete successfully. Your computer's system files and settings were not changed ... message displays, continue to the next step.

Step three: Using Organisation Restore in Safe Mode in Windows 7

Use the following steps to open and use Organization Restore in Windows 7 safe mode:

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Turn on the figurer and immediately press the F8 primal repeatedly until the startup menu displays.
From the Avant-garde Boot Options menu, select Safe Mode with command prompt, and and then press Enter.
At the command prompt, type rstrui.exe, and then press Enter.
Read and respond to the screens to restore the system.

If the System Restore did non complete successfully. Your computer'due south organization files and settings were non inverse ... bulletin displays, proceed to the next step.
Reconnect the network connection when finished.

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