Get to know Windows System Tools Part 2 (System Restore)

System Restore is one of many great Windows System Tools which allows you to roll your computer back to the state it was before in the event of system instability. If your computer acts funny after you install any device driver or applications you should opt for the system restore tool. However, the ability of the system restore is limited; it is not capable to get rid of any Malware you got after your restore point. Take note that a restore points need to be created before you want to use the system restore tool.

In this article you will find on what system restore actually is, when to use it and how to actually use this great tool.

• How System Restore works?
  
  • System Restore works by referring to the saved state by your computer system. This saved state which save snapshot of the state the computer system is in is called Restore point. Restore points are usually created automatically for the users over time.
• When the restore points are created?
  
  1. Upon users request. To learn how to make your own restore points for Vista follow this link.
  2. When new application is installs through Windows Installer.
  3. When the user installs a driver that is not recognize by Windows Operating System.
  4. Every time Windows boots up after turn off for more than 24 hours.
• When is the best time to create a restore points?
  
  1. Before installing any new application without the use of Windows Installer(Restore Points will be created automatically when new application is installs through Windows Installer).
• How to use System Restore?
  
  • It is easy to use Windows System Restore. Below I will be guiding the users step by step to use system restore on Vista machine. For those who are using Windows XP I suggest to look at this link.
    
    • The System Restore tool is accessible by going through Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> System Restore. Below are the opening page for System Restore:
      
      
    • Click next and you will be shown a screen where the restore point is listed
      
      
    • Click next and you will need to click Finish to confirm your restore point. A pop-up window will appear.
      
      
    • Click Yes to continue and voila Windows will start making changes to your System back to the state your computer is in when your restore point is created restore point.
      
    • *Note that Windows will restart your computer to apply the changes.

System Restore is a great tool to recover your computer system to the way it as once before. If you ever find that your computer performs differently usually after installing application be sure to use system restore to get it back to the good old time.
A word of advice, always create a restore point before you try install any application to your system.