How Long Does System Restore Take Windows 7

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HP PCs - Using Microsoft System Restore (Windows vii)

This document applies to HP and Compaq desktop and notebook computers with Windows vii.

This document explains how to use and troubleshoot the System Restore feature in Windows vii.

About System Restore in Windows 7

System Restore is a software program available in all versions of Windows vii. System Restore automatically creates restore points, a memory of the system files and settings on the calculator at a particular point in time. You tin can too create a restore point yourself. Then, when y'all employ System Restore to restore your estimator to a signal in fourth dimension before an effect began, Organization Restore returns your computer to the files and settings from the restore bespeak. Your personal files and documents are not affected.

You can also undo a System Restore if the restore does not resolve the issue or if the upshot worsens.

Differences between Organization Restore and HP Recovery Managing director

Microsoft's System Restore is sometimes confused with HP'due south Recovery Manager software.

System Restore enables y'all to configure the computer'south system files to a configuration that existed at a detail point in time. No personal data files, such every bit email, documents, or pictures, are lost.
HP Recovery Manager enables you to restore the computer'south unabridged software configuration to its original manufactory condition. It reinstalls the original operating system (Windows, Linux or FreeDOS) and removes all other software and personal data files.

Whenever the computer of a sudden develops a trouble, y'all should starting time perform a System Restore to try to resolve the effect before performing a complete recovery using HP Recovery Manager.

Enabling System Restore in Windows 7

Microsoft Organization Restore is enabled past default on virtually, if non all, HP computers that come with Windows 7. All the same, Microsoft Organization Restore tin be disabled and tin cause problems if y'all try to restore from a previous point. To make sure Organisation Restore is enabled, consummate the following steps:

Testify me how

Click Starting time (), correct-click Estimator, and then select Backdrop. The System window displays.

Figure : Organization window
On the left side of the System window, click Arrangement protection. The System Properties window displays, and the Organisation Protection tab is agile.

If you lot are prompted for an Administrator countersign or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Figure : System Properties window
In the center of the Arrangement Properties window, check whether System Restore is enabled:
- If Off is listed in the Protection column, Arrangement Restore is disabled. Click Configure, select Restore system settings and previous versions of files, and then click OK. System Restore is now enabled. Go along to Creating a restore point in Organisation Restore, Windows 7.
  
  Effigy : Enabling Organisation Restore

Creating a restore betoken in Arrangement Restore, Windows vii

Windows 7 automatically creates restore points at regularly scheduled intervals and before many software installations. If you would similar to create a restore point manually, use the following steps:

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Click Starting time (), right-click Computer, and then select Properties.
On the left side of the System window, click Arrangement protection. The System Backdrop window displays, and the System Protection tab is agile.

If y'all are prompted for an Ambassador password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Figure : System Properties window
Select a disk to store the restore point system files from the list, usually (C:), and and then click Create.

Figure : Creating a restore bespeak
Type a name describing the restore indicate.

Effigy : Naming the restore point
Click Create.

Windows creates the restore betoken.
When finished, a window opens stating a restore point was created successfully.

Figure : Success message

Restoring Windows 7 to a previous point

If the figurer stops working correctly, you can restore it to a previous point in time when it was working. Employ the following steps to restore your computer's configuration.

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To exist safe, back up any of import files earlier restoring from a restore bespeak.
Close any open software windows.
Click Start (), click All Programs, click Accessories, click Arrangement Tools, and then click System Restore.

The Restore organization files and settings window opens.

Figure : Restore system files and settings window
Select Choose a different restore signal , and then click Next.
Select a appointment and time from the list of available restore points, and and then click Adjacent.

System files are added, removed, or changed to friction match the same collection of organisation files that were in the computer'southward system file configuration on the selected date.

caution:
Software and drivers installed after the selected appointment might not work correctly and might need to be reinstalled.

Figure : Choosing a restore point
Make sure this is the restore signal you lot want to utilise, and so click Finish.

Figure : Confirming your restore bespeak
Click Yep in the confirmation message that appears.
The computer should shut downward and turn dorsum on automatically later the restoration completes.

Figure : Success message
Click Close. The files and programs on your computer take now been restored to the manner they were on the date of the restore indicate y'all selected.

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Arrangement Restore did not complete successfully. Your computer's organisation files and settings were not changed ...
After Arrangement Restore is finished you should download the latest Windows updates from Microsoft. Also, download all the latest updates for your virus protection software and run a virus browse.

Undoing a System Restore in Windows 7

Follow these steps to disengage the restore and put the files and programs on your figurer back to the manner they were before you used System Restore.

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Click Start (), click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Organization Restore.
Select Undo System Restore, and then click Side by side.

Figure : Undoing System Restore
Confirm you have selected the correct date and fourth dimension, and so click Finish.

Figure : Confirming the undo
Click Yes in the confirmation message that displays.
The calculator should shut downwardly and turn back on automatically after the undo restore operation completes.

The success message appears.

Figure : Success message
Click Shut. The restore operation has been undone.

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System Restore did non complete successfully. Your computer's organisation files and settings were non changed ...

Using Organisation Restore when Windows 7 cannot showtime normally

Use the following steps when Windows does non open up usually.

Testify me how

Turn off the reckoner and expect at least v seconds with the estimator in a full off state.
Turn on the computer and printing the F11 key repeatedly equally the estimator starts.
Under I demand aid immediately, click Microsoft System Restore.

What to do when Arrangement Restore fails in Windows seven

Use the following steps if Arrangement Restore fails to create a restore point or fails to restore.

Step ane: Disabling virus scanning protection when Organization Restore fails in Windows 7

Malware scanning software tin have built-in protection systems that prevent other software programs from altering their construction - including System Restore. When System Restore is unable to use the files of the scanning software, Organization Restore fails and the following message appears:

Organisation Restore did non consummate successfully. Your computer's system files and settings were non changed ...

To successfully restore your system, temporarily disable virus scanning and the congenital-in protection.

As an case, many HP and Compaq desktop computers come with Norton Internet Security software. If your figurer has Norton Internet Security, you can use the post-obit steps to temporarily disable its built-in protection:

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If your computer uses a different type of virus protection, utilize the manufacturer's instructions to disable the protection temporarily.

Show me how

Disconnect from the Net. Physically disconnect your network cable or press the disconnect button on your router.
Click Kickoff, click All Programs, click Norton Internet Security, and so click Norton Internet Security.
In the Internet section, click Settings.

Effigy : Norton Net Security primary window
In the Additional Options department, click Virus and Spyware Protection.
Click Miscellaneous Settings, and then click the push next to Norton Product Tamper Protection to plough the protection Off.

Figure : Miscellaneous Settings
The Security Request bulletin displays. Go out the duration at xv minutes, and and then click OK.

Figure : Security Request

Footstep 2: Enabling System Restore in Windows seven

If System Restore does not piece of work in Windows seven, apply the following steps to make certain System Restore is enabled and active:

Evidence me how

Click Start (), correct-click Computer, and so select Properties. The Organization window displays.

Figure : Organisation window
On the left side of the System window, click System protection. The System Properties window displays, and the Arrangement Protection tab is active.

If you lot are prompted for an Ambassador password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Figure : System Properties window
In the eye of the System Properties window, check whether System Restore is enabled:
- If On displays in the Protection column, System Restore is enabled.
- If Off displays in the Protection column, System Restore is disabled. Click Configure, select Restore system settings and previous versions of files, and then click OK. The Organization Backdrop window displays, and the System Protection tab is active.
  
  Figure : Enabling System Restore
If the Organization Restore did not consummate successfully. Your figurer's system files and settings were not inverse ... bulletin displays, go on to the next step.

Step iii: Using System Restore in Safe Way in Windows seven

Use the following steps to open and use System Restore in Windows 7 safe mode:

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Turn on the calculator and immediately press the F8 key repeatedly until the startup menu displays.
From the Advanced Boot Options carte, select Safety Way with control prompt, so press Enter.
At the command prompt, type rstrui.exe, and then press Enter.
Read and respond to the screens to restore the system.

If the System Restore did non complete successfully. Your computer'due south system files and settings were not changed ... message displays, continue to the next step.
Reconnect the network connection when finished.