Windows XP System Restore and Tips

In Windows XP system, we can use the system with the "System Restore" function, through the setting of the restore point to record our changes to the system, when the system fails, use System Restore power to restore the system to the state before the change.

First, the actual combat System Restore function

1. Preparatory work

Before you use this feature, verify that Windows XP has this feature turned on. Right-click My Computer, select the Properties/System Restore tab, make sure the turn off System Restore on all drives check box is not selected, and then make sure that the partition that needs to be restored is in the monitoring state.

2. Create a restore point

Click start → all programs → accessories → system tools → System Restore run the System Restore command, open the System Restore Wizard, select the Create a restore point/Next button (Figure 1), and fill in the Restore roll to complete the restore point creation (Figure 2).

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Figure 2

Here's what you need to do to make sure that you have enough free space on your hard disk when you create a System restore point, which may cause the creation to fail. Set multiple restore point methods Ditto, no longer repeat here.

3. Restore restore Point

Open the System Restore Wizard, select Restore my Computer to an earlier time (Figure 3), click Next, select a good date (Figure 4), and then restore with the wizard.

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Note that because the system restarts automatically after restoring the restore point, it is recommended that you quit all currently running programs to prevent critical files from being lost.