How to: create a system restore point in XP and Vista

By Elena Santos on 26 September, 2008

create a system restoration point in Windows XP and VistaBefore showing you how to create a system restore point, I guess I should explain what a restore point is anyway. System restore is a Windows native service that enables you to recover your computer from any harmful situations, be it caused by a virus, an application or misuse of the system's tools.

Windows creates system restore points automatically by default, but it's also a good idea to create them by yourself, for example before installing a program you're not sure about or tweaking Windows Registry.

To create a system restore point in Windows XP, open the Start menu and go to All Programs > Accessories > System tools > System Restore. Then follow the wizard's instructions and you'll be able to create a restore points in a couple steps. To create a system restore point in Windows Vista, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Properties. Then click on the System Protection tab, make sure the System drive is selected and click on the Create button.

From now on, whenever you have problems with Windows XP or Vista, you'll be able to use these restore points to get your computer back to its fully functional stage.

Comments

  • roshan roshan

    dear sir,i really like the way you have explained about how to restore the xp. sir i have a problem of software deffault.whenever i try to open any folder in my computer it says software problem.can you please give me the solution of it.thanks

    • Sent on 27 Sep 2008
  • roshan roshan

    sir can you tell me,how to get the original software of xp.actually i was taking training of hardware and i was given a cd of xp by the trainer so i think the cd was dublicate.whenever i installed that cd after 2 to 3 months the same problem arise again.i mean to say software problem. if you can please reply me soon

    • Sent on 27 Sep 2008
  • George George

    Dear Elena, this would be a good time to double check that your SystemRestore has not been disabled. I recently discovered that I was unable to restore my pc as even the automatic restore points had not been created.The remedy is simple..go to ControlPanel and select System. SystemProperties window appears and select SystemRestore tab. Check the box for TurnOffSystemRestoreOnAllDrives and click Apply then OK. That's it, you're ready to go. Cheers George :o)

    • Sent on 27 Sep 2008
  • Elena Santos Elena Santos

    You're right George! Thanks for the tip :)

    • Sent on 29 Sep 2008
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