How to Restore a Backup Point

Any time an event -- such as an update or a new software download -- occurs on your computer, Microsoft Windows automatically creates a restore point to which you can back up your computer if you need to. You can use the Microsoft "System Restore" tool to choose a backup point and then restore your computer's settings to that point.

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  Click "Start" and type "System Restore" into the "Search" box.

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  Click "System Restore" in the list of results.

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  Click "Choose a Different Restore Point" and click "OK."

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  Click the "Restore Point" from the list and click "OK."

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  Click "Finish."