System Restore for Windows 7 HOW TO GUIDE & FAQs

Using the System Restore Tool in Windows 7 is Easy! 

FAQ:

What can it fix?

Registry issues, Driver installation problems, Corrupt downloads or Installations.

What can it improve? 

system restore can solve problems that are making your computer slow.

When should I create a system restore point and what is it set too by default?

Depending on the settings you have setup or haven't set up for system Restore you can pick a restore point, many applications will prompt you to create a system restore point before installing just in case something goes wrong, by default windows creates  system restore about ounce a month, and for the past few days or normally when there is a major change or installation. 

HOW TO DO IT in Windows 7:

1. Navigate to the Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools program group.
    
2. Click on the System Restore program icon.
    
   

1. Click Next > on the Restore system files and settings window.
    
2. Choose the restore point that you want to use.
   
   Note: Check the Show more restore points checkbox to see more than the most recent restore points.
    
3. Click Next >.
    
4. Click Finish on the Confirm your restore point window to begin the System Restore.
   
    
5. Click Yes to the Once started, System Restore cannot be interrupted. Do you want to continue? dialog box.
    
6. System Restore will now restore Windows 7 to the state that was recorded in the restore point you chose in Step 4.
   
   The restore process can take a few minutes or up to an hour depending on the speed of your computer 

TIP: You can also click the option to see what programs will be effected