Get In-depth Familiarity Of System Restore Point (Windows)
Windows Operating Systems are being used by all types of computer users for the past 28 years (as per the records) and introduction of Windows Millennium Edition was done 13 years from now still, very few of us are thoroughly familiar with the Windows System Restore Point. Let us take a quick view on the introduction of System Restore facility and an in-depth knowhow on its basics.
Initial Release: It was Windows Millennium Edition; better known as Windows ME that first introduced facility of System Restore and since then all the later versions of Windows OS are accompanied with it.
What Basically Is A System Restore Anyway?
It is a rollback point of your system if explained in simple terms. This rollback point ensures that all of your computer’s system based files be reverted to an earlier point. Mostly it is taken into usage when system changes on a computer are carried and the requirement is to undo them without adversely affecting personal data files of the user.
For Instance; it could be an unexpected modification done to your Window due to installation of a program or application driver. In most cases, merely uninstalling the program helps resolve the unpredictable behavior of your system. But when this doesn’t work out, a System Restore is the ultimate assistance you can aim at.
How Does It Work?
System Restore facility by Windows uses System Protection facility for creating and storing the restore points regularly on your system. These points are made up of your system’s registry settings along with other system related information used by Windows.
NOTE: These restore points can also be created manually as and when desired by the user. It is not a process meant for personal data file BACKUP for restoring data in case of data deletion or corruption.
Steps To Create System Restore Point
- Go to Start Menu followed by All Programs.
- Click on Accessories from the All Programs list.
- Go to System Tools.
- Click on System Restore.
NOTE: Possibilities are, that Administrator password or administrator confirmation might be asked for; provide the same and proceed.
Rest of the process can be followed out with self explanatory steps provided by System Restore wizard.