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There are two ways to perform a System Restore in Microsoft Windows. The choice only depends on if the computer is currently able to boot into Windows or not. If the computer is able to get to the desktop (with the clickable in the lower left corner), then choose Method 1. If the system is unable to boot to the desktop or otherwise is unable to complete a system restoration using the selection above, then choose Method 2.

2     Click

	System and Maintenance

.

3      Click

	Backup and Restore Center

.

4     Click

Repair Windows using System Restore

.

5     If the User Account Control window appears, click

Continue

.

6     Click

Next >

.

7     If necessary, click the Show restore points older than 5 days check box for a complete listing of restore points.

8     Click to select a restore point.

A good starting point is to attempt to restore from the most recent restore point. If this fails to correct the problem, select the next oldest restore point until the issue is resolved. Any software installed after the selected restore point will need to be reinstalled.

9      Click

Next >

 and then

Finish

.

10     Click

Yes

.

Once the system restore successfully completes, the computer restarts.

2     Tap <F8> during startup until the Windows Advanced Options menu appears. If the Windows Advanced Options menu does not appear, restart the computer, and try again.

3     Press the <Down Arrow> until Repair Your Computer is highlighted, and press <Enter>.

4     In the System Recovery Options window, log in as a user with administrative rights, and click

OK

.

5     In the Windows Vista Recovery Environment, click to select your language, and click

Next

.

6     Click System Restore.

7     In the System Restore window, click

Next

 to display the most recent restore points in chronological order.

8     Click the Show restore points older than 5 days check box for a complete listing of restore points.

9     Click to select a restore point.

A good starting point is to attempt to restore from the most recent restore point. If this fails to correct the problem, then try the next oldest restore point until the issue is resolved. Any software installed after the selected restore point needs to be reinstalled.

10     Click Next and then

Finish

.