{"id":424055,"date":"2022-03-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-system-restore-in-windows-10-11-7-and-8\/"},"modified":"2022-03-31T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T21:00:00","slug":"how-to-use-system-restore-in-windows-10-11-7-and-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-system-restore-in-windows-10-11-7-and-8\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use System Restore in Windows 10, 11, 7, and 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a368bd278161\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-system-restore-in-windows-10-11-7-and-8\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Use_System_Restore_in_Windows_10_11_7_and_8%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Use System Restore in Windows 10, 11, 7, and 8&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-system-restore-in-windows-10-11-7-and-8\/#What_Is_System_Restore\" >What Is System Restore?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-system-restore-in-windows-10-11-7-and-8\/#How_Does_Using_System_Restore_Affect_My_Personal_Files\" >How Does Using System Restore Affect My Personal Files?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-system-restore-in-windows-10-11-7-and-8\/#How_Does_Using_System_Restore_Affect_My_Apps\" >How Does Using System Restore Affect My Apps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-system-restore-in-windows-10-11-7-and-8\/#Can_System_Restore_Remove_Viruses_or_Other_Malware\" >Can System Restore Remove Viruses or Other Malware?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-system-restore-in-windows-10-11-7-and-8\/#How_to_Enable_System_Restore\" >How to Enable System Restore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-system-restore-in-windows-10-11-7-and-8\/#How_to_Create_a_Restore_Point\" >How to Create a Restore Point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-system-restore-in-windows-10-11-7-and-8\/#How_to_Restore_Your_System_to_an_Earlier_Restore_Point\" >How to Restore Your System to an Earlier Restore Point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-system-restore-in-windows-10-11-7-and-8\/#Other_Ways_You_Can_Fix_System_Problems\" >Other Ways You Can Fix System Problems<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Use_System_Restore_in_Windows_10_11_7_and_8%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Use System Restore in Windows 10, 11, 7, and 8&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-751196\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-and-10.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-and-10.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-and-10.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Hybrid Windows10\/11 logo?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>System Restore is a Windows feature that can help fix certain types of crashes and other computer problems. Here\u2019s how it works, how to set it up, and how to use it when things go awry.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re going to be using Windows 11 in this article, but System Restore has been around a long time \u2014 and works pretty much the same way in each version of Windows. The instructions here are good for Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11, and you\u2019ll encounter only minor differences throughout the process.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_System_Restore\"><\/span>What Is System Restore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When something goes wrong on your system as a result of a bad piece of software \u2014 maybe an <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> you installed, or a driver that broke something important \u2014 it can be hard to fix. System Restore lets you restore your Windows installation back to its last working state.<\/p>\n<p>It does this by creating \u201crestore points\u201d every so often. Restore points are snapshots of your Windows system files, certain program files, registry settings, and hardware drivers. You can create a restore point at any time, though Windows automatically creates a restore point once per week. It also creates a restore point\u00a0right before a major system event, like installing a new device driver, app, or running Windows update.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793432\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/WindowsFolderImportant.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An example of a manually named restore point.\" width=\"450\" height=\"244\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then, if something goes wrong, you can run\u00a0System Restore and point it to a recent restore point. It will reinstate those system settings, files, and drivers, returning your underlying Windows system to that earlier state.<\/p>\n<p>This can be really useful when troubleshooting certain types of\u00a0problems. For example, if you install a device driver that makes your computer unstable, you\u2019ll want to uninstall that driver. However, in some cases, the driver may not uninstall properly, or it may damage system files when you uninstall it. If you use System Restore and select a restore point that was created before you installed the driver, this can restore your system files to the previous state before any problem occurred.<\/p>\n<p>Windows Restore can also be really useful for undoing the damage caused by a misbehaving app or Windows update. Sometimes, apps and updates can cause problems with other apps or even system components, and simply uninstalling the app might not reverse the damage. Restoring to a point before the app was installed, however, can often clear up the problem.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Using_System_Restore_Affect_My_Personal_Files\"><\/span>How Does Using System Restore Affect My Personal Files?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What&#8217;s the Best Way to Back Up My Computer?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>System Restore is different than making backups \u2014 it specifically works on the underlying Windows system, rather than everything on your hard drive. As such, System Restore does not\u00a0save old copies of your personal\u00a0files as part of its snapshot. It also will not delete or replace any of your personal files when you perform a restoration. So don\u2019t count on System Restore as working like a backup. That isn\u2019t what it\u2019s intended for.\u00a0You should always have a good backup procedure in place for all your personal files.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Using_System_Restore_Affect_My_Apps\"><\/span>How Does Using System Restore Affect My Apps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you restore your PC to an earlier restore point, any apps you\u00a0installed after that point will get uninstalled. Apps that were installed when\u00a0that restore point was created will still be in place. Apps that you uninstalled after making that restore point will get restored, but with a very big caveat. Since System Restore only restores certain types of files, programs that get restored often won\u2019t work \u2014 or at least, work properly until you re-run their installers.<\/p>\n<p>Windows does let you see exactly what programs will be affected when you go through the process, but it\u2019s a good idea to restore to the most recent restore point possible to minimize problems with apps. It\u2019s also a good idea to create manual restore points before you undertake big installations or settings changes so that you know you can revert to a very recent restore point if you need to.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_System_Restore_Remove_Viruses_or_Other_Malware\"><\/span>Can System Restore Remove Viruses or Other Malware?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What&#8217;s the Best Antivirus for Windows 10? (Is Windows Defender Good Enough?)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>System Restore is not a good solution for removing viruses or other malware. Since malicious software is typically buried within all kinds of places on a system, you can\u2019t rely on System Restore being able to root out all parts of the malware. Instead, you should rely on a quality virus scanner that you keep up to date.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Enable_System_Restore\"><\/span>How to Enable System Restore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many people, System Restore protection is turned on by default for your main system drive (C:) and not other drives on your PC. For others, System Restore is not enabled by default for any drives. Right now, there\u2019s no consensus for why this happens. It does not appear related to whether Windows was installed fresh or upgraded, how much disk space you have available, what type of drives you have, or anything else we can figure out.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to be protected by System Restore, you should absolutely turn it on for at least your system drive. In most cases, that\u2019s all you need, since all the things System Restore protects tend to be located on the system drive anyway. If you want to turn on System Restore protection for other drives \u2014 say, for example, you install some programs to a different drive \u2014 you can do that too.<\/p>\n<p>To make sure System Restore is turned on \u2014 and to enable it for specific drives \u2014 hit Start, type \u201crestore,\u201d and then click \u201cCreate a restore point.\u201d Don\u2019t worry. This doesn\u2019t actually create a restore point; it just opens the dialog where you can get to all the System Restore options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793260\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Start-menu-type-restore-click-create-a-restore-point.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Type &quot;Restore&quot; into the Start menu, then click &quot;Create a restore point.&quot;\" width=\"389\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cSystem Protection\u201d tab, in the \u201cProtection Settings\u201d section, you\u2019ll see the available drives on your PC and whether protection is enabled for each drive. To turn on protection, select a drive on the list and click the \u201cConfigure\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p>(In our case, System Restore was already enabled for our C: drive. If it isn\u2019t on your system, that\u2019s the first drive you\u2019ll probably want to enable it for.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793263\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/select-your-drive-then-click-configure.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the drive you want, then click &quot;Configure.&quot;\" width=\"433\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cSystem Protection\u201d dialog that opens, click the \u201cTurn on system protection\u201d option, adjust the \u201cMax Usage\u201d slider to the amount of hard drive space you want System Restore to be able to use, and then click \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793428\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/selectSize.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tick the bubble &quot;Turn on System Protection,&quot; and adjust the slider to the correct amount of storage. Then click &quot;Ok.&quot;\" width=\"449\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can then click \u201cOK\u201d again to exit the System Properties dialog. Just be aware that when Windows creates a restore point (or you create one manually), System Restore will create a restore point on all the drives that have system protection enabled.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_a_Restore_Point\"><\/span>How to Create a Restore Point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, System Restore automatically creates restore points on a week, and whenever a major event like an application or driver installation happens. You can also create a restore point yourself whenever you want. Hit Start, type \u201crestore,\u201d and then click \u201cCreate a restore point.\u201d On the \u201cSystem Protection\u201d tab, click the \u201cCreate\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793268\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/click-Creste.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Create.&quot;\" width=\"433\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Type a description for your restore point that will help you remember why you created it and then click \u201cCreate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793290\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/click-Create-again-2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Type a restore point name, then click &quot;Create.&quot;\" width=\"420\" height=\"228\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It can take 30 seconds or so to create a restore point, and System Restore will let you know when it\u2019s done.\u00a0Click \u201cClose.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793292\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/click-close.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Close.&quot;\" width=\"400\" height=\"143\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Restore_Your_System_to_an_Earlier_Restore_Point\"><\/span>How to Restore Your System to an Earlier Restore Point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Okay, so you have System Restore enabled, and you\u2019ve been diligent about creating restore points whenever you mess with your system. Then, one fateful day, the inevitable happens \u2014 something goes wonky with your system, and you want to restore to an earlier restore point.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll start the restore process from the same \u201cSystem Protection\u201d tab where you configure System Restore options. Hit Start, type \u201crestore,\u201d and then click \u201cCreate a restore point.\u201d On the \u201cSystem Protection\u201d tab, click the \u201cSystem Restore\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793303\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/click-system-restore.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;System Restore.&quot;\" width=\"433\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The welcome page of the System Restore wizard just gives you a brief description of the process. Click \u201cNext\u201d to go on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-793348 size-large\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/click-Next-650x513.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Next.&quot;\" width=\"640\" height=\"505\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The next page shows you the available restore points. By default, the only thing showing will probably be the automatic weekly restore point and any manual restore points you\u2019ve created. Select\u00a0the \u201cShow more restore points\u201d option to see any automatic restore points created before app or driver installations.<\/p>\n<p>Select the restore point you want \u2014 remember, the most recent working restore point is ideal \u2014 and then click \u201cScan for affected programs\u201d to have System Restore detect any programs that will\u00a0be uninstalled during the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793371\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/click-scan-for-affected.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Scan for Affected.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"513\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>System Restore will present you with two lists. The top list shows you programs and drivers that will be deleted if you restore Windows to the selected restore point. The bottom list shows programs and drivers that might be restored by the process. Again,\u00a0even programs and drivers that get restored might not function properly until you do a full reinstall.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793407\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/removed-item-list-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Two lists. One lists the items that will be deleted if you use the restore point. The other lists the items that will be restored.\" width=\"468\" height=\"550\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to restore, click the restore point you want to use and then click Next. Note that you can skip the scanning step and just click Next anyway, but it\u2019s always good to see what apps will be affected before you start the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793414\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/select-your-restore-point-or-scan.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select your restore point, scan for affected programs, and then click &quot;Next.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"513\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, you\u2019re asked to confirm the restoration. Make sure you\u2019ve selected the right restore point and click \u201cFinish.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793415\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/click-Finish.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Finish.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"513\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>System Restore informs you that once it starts, the restore process cannot be interrupted. Click \u201cYes\u201d to start.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793416\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/click-yes.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Yes.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"259\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Windows will restart your PC and begin the restore process. It can take a while for System Restore to reinstate all those files \u2014 plan for at least 15 minutes, possibly more \u2014 but when your PC comes back up, you\u2019ll be running at your selected restore point. It\u2019s now time to test whether it resolved whatever\u00a0problems you were having.\u00a0And remember that System Restore creates an additional restore point right before performing the restore process, so you can always undo your actions by performing this same process and selecting that new restore point.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Ways_You_Can_Fix_System_Problems\"><\/span>Other Ways You Can Fix System Problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If System Restore doesn\u2019t solve your problem, there are other ways you can go about addressing some of the issues System Restore is designed to solve.<\/p>\n<p>If the problem was caused by a recent update, you can look at uninstalling that Windows Update or reverting to a previous \u201cbuild\u201d of Windows 10 or Windows 11. This should fix problems that might occur due to Windows Update and issues with your specific hardware and software.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Roll Back Builds and Uninstall Updates on Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you believe your system files are corrupted \u2014 or just want to check \u2014 you can try using the System File Checker\u00a0to scan for and fix corrupt system files.<\/p>\n<p>If you installed an update or hardware driver and the problem started after that, you can uninstall the driver or update and block them from being automatically installed again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Boot Into Safe Mode on Windows 10 or 8 (The Easy Way)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If Windows isn\u2019t booting properly so you can\u2019t do any of this, you can boot into Safe Mode. You can also visit the \u201cadvanced startup options\u201d screen \u2014 these will automatically appear if Windows can\u2019t boot normally \u2014 and use the options there.<\/p>\n<p>Safe Mode is also useful if for some reason System Restore is unable to restore your PC to the selected restore point. You can boot into Safe Mode and try running System Restore again from there. One big caveat though, as reader Straspey was good enough to point out. When you revert to a restore point from Safe Mode, System Restore does not create a new restore point during the process, meaning that you don\u2019t have a way to undo the restore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Everything You Need to Know About &#8220;Reset This PC&#8221; in Windows 8 and 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Windows 10 and Windows 11 also have two recovery tools that you can use if all else fails.\u00a0The\u00a0\u201cReset Your PC\u201d feature can restore Windows to its factory default condition, or\u00a0perform a clean installation of Windows while keeping your personal files intact.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>System Restore isn\u2019t a cure-all, but it can fix a surprising number of\u00a0problems and unfortunately has been downplayed somewhat in recent years amidst all of Windows\u2019 other recovery tools. 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