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Screenshot of Easy Recovery Essentials<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Note:<\/em> Easy Recovery Essentials can not be used to install or reinstall Windows.<\/p>\n

With Easy Recovery Essentials you can:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Find and fix errors automatically with Automated Repair<\/li>\n
Recover your PC from infections with the built-in antivirus<\/li>\n
Restore your PC to a working state<\/li>\n

Access and backup your most important data (like documents, pictures, music, videos and so on)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Easy Recovery Essentials is compatible with the following Windows versions:<\/p>\n
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Windows XP<\/li>\n
Windows Vista<\/li>\n
Windows 7<\/li>\n
Windows 8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Download Easy Recovery Essentials and restore your computer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
How to use System Restore<\/h2>\nRestore Windows XP<\/h3>\n
System Restore is, by default, turned on in all versions of Windows XP. Windows XP Professional has the option to turn it off. If it is turned off, you can not use it to restore your computer.<\/p>\n
You can’t use the restore utility if Windows XP is unbootable. If you can’t boot into Windows XP, go to Download restore disk to restore your PC.<\/a><\/p>\n
Before you begin, you must login as an Administrator. If you don’t have an “Administrator” user account, login with any user account that has administrative rights to the system.<\/p>\n
Restore computer<\/h4>\n
To restore your computer with Windows XP installed, following these steps:<\/p>\n
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Click Start<\/strong><\/li>\n
Go to All Programs<\/strong><\/li>\n
Find the Accessories<\/strong> folder<\/li>\n
Go to System Tools<\/strong><\/li>\n
Find the System Restore<\/strong> item
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At the Welcome to System Restore<\/em> welcome screen, make sure the “Restore my computer to an earlier time<\/strong>” option is selected<\/li>\n
Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n
At the Select a Restore Point<\/em> screen, select the date you want to restore your computer from the “1. On this calendar, click a bold date<\/strong>” area.Dates that are colored from the calendar (in blue) mean that at least 1 restore point is available for that date<\/li>\n
Select one of the available restore points from the selected date from the “2. On this list, click a restore point.<\/strong>” area<\/li>\n
Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n
At the Confirm Restore Point Selection<\/em> screen, click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n
Wait for the software to restore your Windows XP to the previous date you selected<\/li>\n
Your computer will restart<\/li>\n
Once Windows XP boots, login as an administrator again<\/li>\n
At the Restoration Complete<\/em> screen, click OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nCreate restore point<\/h4>\n
To create a restore point in Windows XP, follow these steps:<\/p>\n
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Boot your computer<\/li>\n
Login in as an Administrator or with any user account that has administrative rights<\/li>\n
Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools<\/strong><\/li>\n
Click on System Restore
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Wait for the software to open. If it doesn’t open, it might be turned off<\/li>\n
Click on Create a restore point<\/strong><\/li>\n
Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n
At the Restore point description<\/em> screen, type a description of this restore point you’re about to create. Use any hints that might help you understand what this restore point is about<\/li>\n
Click Create<\/strong><\/li>\n
The wizard screen will notify you when the restore point is created<\/li>\n
When finished, click Close<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nYou can verify that the restore point was created successfully by following the steps from Restore computer<\/a> until step 8.<\/p>\n
Turn on\/off<\/h4>\n
The restore feature is usually, by default, turned on. If this is not the case for your computer, follow these steps to enable it for Windows:<\/p>\n
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Click Start<\/strong><\/li>\n
Go to Control Panel<\/strong><\/li>\n
Click on System<\/strong> (or double-click)<\/li>\n
Go to the System Restore<\/strong> tab
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Make sure the Turn off System Restore<\/strong> (or Turn off System Restore on all devices<\/strong>) check box is not selected:\n
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If this check box is selected, System Restore is turned off<\/strong><\/li>\n
If this check box is not selected, System Restore is turned on<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Click OK<\/strong> if you made any changes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nRun in Safe Mode<\/h4>\n
You can run Windows XP in Safe Mode, to restore your computer, by following these steps.<\/p>\n
Before you begin, you must have access to the Administrator user account or any user account that has administrative rights to the system.<\/p>\n
If you’re not able to run Safe Mode because of a boot error, download our disk Easy Recovery Essentials<\/a> that can automatically fix boot errors using its Automated Repair features (read features list<\/a>).<\/p>\n
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Restart your computer<\/li>\n
Press and hold the F8<\/kbd> key right after<\/li>\n
At the Windows Advanced Options<\/strong> screen, select Safe mode with a Command prompt<\/strong>\n
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Windows XP Advanced Options Menu<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
After this item is selected, hit Enter<\/kbd><\/li>\n
Log in as an administrator<\/li>\n
When the command prompt appears, type %systemroot%\\system32\\restore\\rstrui.exe<\/code> and hit Enter<\/kbd><\/li>\n
Follow the instructions on the screen<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nRestore Windows Vista<\/h3>\nYou will not be able to restore your computer if the restore feature is turned off or if Windows Vista is unbootable. Go to Download restore disk<\/a> and see how to use Easy Recovery Essentials to restore your PC.<\/p>\n Restore computer<\/h4>\nYou can restore your Windows Vista by following these steps:<\/p>\n\nBoot Windows Vista<\/li>\n Click on Start<\/strong><\/li>\n Start typing “restore<\/strong>” in the search bar<\/li>\n When the Backup and Restore Center<\/strong> item appears, click it\n<\/p>\nWindows Vista Backup and Restore Centre Menu Item<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n At the Restore system files and settings<\/em> screen, select either to restore your computer to the recommended date (suggested by Windows Vista) or choose a different restore point. Leave the Recommended restore<\/strong> option selected to restore your computer to the date Windows Vista suggests<\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\nAt the confirmation screen, click Yes<\/strong>. The confirmation message is this:\nOnce started, System Restore may not be interrupted and cannot be undone until after it has completed. Are you sure you want to continue?<\/pre>\n<\/p>\nWindows Vista Restore Warning Message<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n The software will now start and your computer will reboot<\/li>\n When it reboots back, the confirmation message that the restore has been successful is this: System Restore completed successfully<\/em><\/li>\nClick Close<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nCreate restore point<\/h4>\nYou can create a restore point for Windows Vista using this set of instructions:<\/p>\n\nGo to Start<\/strong><\/li>\n Click on All Programs<\/strong><\/li>\n Find the Accessories<\/strong> folder<\/li>\n Go to System Tools<\/strong><\/li>\n Click on System Restore<\/strong><\/li>\n At the Restore system files and settings<\/em>, click on “open System Protection<\/strong>“. Do not click Next.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\nWindows Vista Open System Protection<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n The System Properties window will load, go to System Protection<\/strong> tab (or make sure it is selected)<\/li>\n Click Create<\/strong><\/li>\n At the Create a restore point<\/em> screen, enter a description or name for this point. Use any hints you want.<\/li>\n Wait for the software to create the point<\/li>\nWhen the “The restore point was created successfully<\/em>” message appears, click OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTurn on\/off<\/h4>\nYou can turn on or off the restore utility of any Windows Vista systems by following these steps:<\/p>\n \nGo to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools<\/strong><\/li>\n Click on System Restore<\/strong><\/li>\n Click on “open System Protection<\/strong>“<\/li>\n At the System Protection<\/strong> tab, check any check boxes of the Available Disks<\/strong> (from the Automatic restore points area) you want to make sure a restore point will be created:\n\nFor any disks you check, the restore feature will be turned on<\/strong><\/li>\n If no check boxes are selected, System Restore is turned off<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Click OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nRun in Safe Mode<\/h4>\nIf you can’t start Windows Vista properly, you can boot into Safe Mode and restore your computer to a previously working state.<\/p>\n If you’re not able to run Safe Mode because of a boot error, download our disk Easy Recovery Essentials<\/a> that can automatically fix boot errors using its Automated Repair features (read features list<\/a>).<\/p>\n \nBoot your computer<\/li>\n Press and hold the F8<\/kbd> key before the Windows logo appears. If it appears, you need to try again by pressing and holding F8<\/kbd><\/li>\n At the Advanced Boot Options<\/strong> screen, select Safe mode with command prompt<\/strong>\n<\/p>\nThe Advanced Boot Options screen in Windows Vista<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n When the command prompt appears, type rstrui.exe<\/code> and hit Enter<\/kbd><\/li>\n If Windows Vista asks for an administrator password, type the password<\/li>\nFollow the wizard instructions to choose a restore point<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nRestore Windows 7<\/h3>\nYou can restore your Windows 7 if the restore software has been enabled (see Turn on\/off on how to check<\/a>).<\/p>\n Restore computer<\/h4>\nYou can restore Windows 7 by following these steps:<\/p>\n\nBoot your Windows 7<\/li>\n Click Start<\/strong><\/li>\n In the search bar, type: “System Restore<\/strong>“<\/li>\n From the list of search results, select System Restore<\/strong><\/li>\n If the system asks for your administrator password, type the password<\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n At the Restore system fields and settings<\/em> screen, select Choose a different restore point<\/strong><\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Select a restore point from the available list<\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Click Finish<\/strong><\/li>\n Click Yes<\/strong> to confirm<\/li>\n The software will now start and your computer will reboot<\/li>\nAfter your computer boots back, at the “System Restore completed successfully<\/em>” confirmation message, click Close<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nCreate restore point<\/h4>\nYou can create a restore point in Windows 7 like this:<\/p>\n\nGo to Start<\/strong><\/li>\n Right click on Computer<\/li>\n Click Properties<\/strong><\/li>\n Click on System protection<\/strong>, from the left side\n<\/p>\nWindows 7 System Protection in Control Panel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n If your administrator password is required, type it<\/li>\n Go to System Protection<\/strong> tab<\/li>\n Click Create<\/strong><\/li>\n At the System Protection<\/em> screen, type a description of this restore point<\/li>\nClick Create<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTurn on\/off<\/h4>\nThe restore software can be turned on or off.<\/p>\n\nGo to Control Panel<\/strong><\/li>\n Click System<\/strong><\/li>\n Choose System Protection<\/strong> from the left side<\/li>\n Go to the System Protection<\/strong> tab<\/li>\n Select what drives you want the restore utility to be active for. Your local disk, where Windows 7 is installed, is usually C:\\<\/strong> and marked with the Windows logo<\/li>\n Click Configure<\/strong><\/li>\nThe restore feature can now be turned on or off for the C:\\ drive:\n\nSelect Restore system settings and previous versions of files<\/strong> to have System Restore turned on<\/li>\n Select Turn off system protection<\/strong> to have System Restore turned off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Click OK<\/strong><\/li>\n Click Apply<\/strong> or OK<\/strong> at the System Properties window<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nRun in Safe Mode<\/h4>\nThe restore software of Windows 7 can also be ran from Safe Mode.<\/p>\n You can’t undo the restore operation if you run it from Safe Mode. If you want to have the undo option, go to Using the installation disk.<\/a><\/p>\n If you’re not able to run Safe Mode because of a boot error, download our disk Easy Recovery Essentials<\/a> that can automatically fix boot errors using its Automated Repair features (read features list<\/a>).<\/p>\n \nBoot your computer<\/li>\n Press and hold the F8<\/kbd> keyboard key before the Windows 7 logo appears<\/li>\n At the Advanced Boot Options<\/strong> screen, choose Safe Mode with Command Prompt<\/strong>\n<\/p>\nAdvanced Boot Options on Windows 7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Hit Enter<\/kbd><\/li>\n You may need to log on to the computer using your administrator account (or any account with administrative rights to the system)<\/li>\n When command prompt appears, type: rstrui.exe<\/code><\/li>\n Hit Enter<\/kbd><\/li>\nFollow the wizard instructions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nUsing the installation disk<\/h4>\nIf your original Windows 7 installation disk is available, you can run the restore process from System Recovery Options by following the steps below.<\/p>\nIf you no longer have the original installation disk, go to Download restore disk.<\/a><\/p>\n Unlike the Safe Mode option, running the restore wizard using the installation disk allows you to undo the operation when needed.<\/p>\n \nRestart your computer<\/li>\n Press and hold the F8<\/kbd> key to boot into the Advanced Boot Options<\/strong> menu<\/li>\n Select Repair your computer<\/strong>\n<\/p>\nAdvanced Boot Options on Windows 7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Press Enter<\/strong><\/li>\n Select your keyboard language<\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Login as an administrator<\/li>\n At the System Recovery Options<\/em> screen, click on System Restore<\/strong>\n<\/p>\nWindows 7 System Recovery Options Screen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Make sure “Choose a different restore point<\/strong>” is selected and then click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Select a restore point<\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Confirm by clicking Yes<\/strong> at the warning screen<\/li>\nWait for software to finish<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nRestore Windows 8<\/h3>\nYou can restore Windows 8 using the restore software, if it’s turned on.<\/p>\nRestore computer<\/h4>\nYou can restore your computer running Windows 8 with this set of instructions. If you’re not able to boot into Windows 8, go to Download restore disk.<\/a><\/p>\n \nOpen Windows 8 and type “system restore<\/strong>” in the search bar<\/li>\n Click Create a restore point<\/strong> from the search results list\n<\/p>\nWindows 8 Create Restore Point<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n From the System Protection tab, at the System Restore area, click on System Restore<\/strong><\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Select a restore point from the available list<\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Click Finish<\/strong><\/li>\n Confirm this operation by clicking Yes<\/strong> at the warning message (“Once started, System Restore cannot be interrupted. Do you want to continue?<\/em>“).<\/li>\n The restore software will now start and your computer will restart<\/li>\nAfter your computer boots back, go to your Desktop<\/strong> and you should see the confirmation message that the restore process has been successful: System Restore completed successfully.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nCreate restore point<\/h4>\nYou can create a restore point in Windows 8 with these steps:<\/p>\n\nOpen Windows 8<\/li>\n Type “system restore<\/strong>” in the search bar<\/li>\n Click on Create a restore point<\/strong> from the search results list\n<\/p>\nWindows 8 Create Restore Point<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n At the System Protection<\/strong> tab, from the Protection Settings area select what drives you want to turn restore on. Usually the local drive where Windows 8 is installed is C:\\<\/strong> and has the Windows icon next to it<\/li>\n Click Configure<\/strong><\/li>\n Select Turn on system protection<\/strong>. If this is already selected, the restore software might be working.<\/li>\nClick OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTurn on\/off<\/h4>\nThe restore software in Windows 8 can be turned on or off by following these steps:<\/p>\n\nOpen Windows 8 and start typing “system restore<\/strong>” in the search bar<\/li>\n From the search results list, click on Create a Restore point<\/strong>\n<\/p>\nWindows 8 Create Restore Point<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Go to the System Protection<\/strong> tab (or make sure it’s already selected)<\/li>\n Select what drives you want the restore utility to be turned on or off<\/li>\n Once the drive is selected, click Configure<\/strong><\/li>\nAt this point, the feature can be turned on or off:\n\nSelect Turn on system protection<\/strong> to have System Restore turned on<\/li>\n Select Disable system protection<\/strong> to have System Restore turned off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Click OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nRun at boot<\/h4>\nYou can run the restore wizard at boot, before logging into Windows 8 using your account:<\/p>\n \nRestart your computer<\/li>\n Press the F11<\/kbd> key to open System Recovery<\/strong><\/li>\n When the Advanced Options screen appears, select System Restore<\/strong><\/li>\n Choose an administrator account to continue<\/li>\n Enter the password for the selected account<\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Make sure “Choose a different restore point<\/strong>” option is selected and then click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Select a restore point from the available list<\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong>, at the Confirm your restore point<\/em> screen<\/li>\n Click Yes<\/strong> at the warning message<\/li>\n Wait for the restore software to continue. Your computer will restart<\/li>\n Once you log back in, go to your Desktop<\/strong> and see if the confirmation message appears: System Restore completed successfully.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nRestore Windows 10<\/h3>\nYou can restore Windows 10 using the restore software, if it’s turned on.<\/p>\n Restore computer<\/h4>\nYou can restore your computer running Windows 10 with this set of instructions. If you’re not able to boot into Windows 10, go to Download restore disk.<\/a><\/p>\n \nOpen Windows 10\u00a0and type “restore point<\/strong>” in the search bar<\/li>\n Click Create a restore point<\/strong> from the search results list<\/li>\n From the System Protection tab, at the System Restore area, click on System Restore<\/strong><\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Select a restore point from the available list<\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Click Finish<\/strong><\/li>\n Confirm this operation by clicking Yes<\/strong> at the warning message (“Once started, System Restore cannot be interrupted. Do you want to continue?<\/em>“).<\/li>\n The restore software will now start and your computer will restart<\/li>\nAfter your computer boots back, go to your Desktop<\/strong> and you should see the confirmation message that the restore process has been successful: System Restore completed successfully.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nCreate restore point<\/h4>\nYou can create a restore point in Windows 8 with these steps:<\/p>\n\nOpen Windows 8<\/li>\n Type “system restore<\/strong>” in the search bar<\/li>\n Click on Create a restore point<\/strong> from the search results list<\/li>\n At the System Protection<\/strong> tab, from the Protection Settings area select what drives you want to turn restore on. Usually the local drive where Windows 8 is installed is C:\\<\/strong> and has the Windows icon next to it<\/li>\n Click Configure<\/strong><\/li>\n Select Turn on system protection<\/strong>. If this is already selected, the restore software might be working.<\/li>\nClick OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTurn on\/off<\/h4>\nThe restore software in Windows 8 can be turned on or off by following these steps:<\/p>\n\nOpen Windows 8 and start typing “system restore<\/strong>” in the search bar<\/li>\n From the search results list, click on Create a Restore point<\/strong><\/li>\n Go to the System Protection<\/strong> tab (or make sure it’s already selected)<\/li>\n Select what drives you want the restore utility to be turned on or off<\/li>\n Once the drive is selected, click Configure<\/strong><\/li>\nAt this point, the feature can be turned on or off:\n\nSelect Turn on system protection<\/strong> to have System Restore turned on<\/li>\n Select Disable system protection<\/strong> to have System Restore turned off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Click OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nRun at boot<\/h4>\nYou can run the restore wizard at boot, before logging into Windows 8 using your account:<\/p>\n \nRestart your computer<\/li>\n Press the F11<\/kbd> key to open System Recovery<\/strong><\/li>\n When the Advanced Options screen appears, select System Restore<\/strong><\/li>\n Choose an administrator account to continue<\/li>\n Enter the password for the selected account<\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Make sure “Choose a different restore point<\/strong>” option is selected and then click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Select a restore point from the available list<\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong><\/li>\n Click Next<\/strong>, at the Confirm your restore point<\/em> screen<\/li>\n Click Yes<\/strong> at the warning message<\/li>\n Wait for the restore software to continue. Your computer will restart<\/li>\n Once you log back in, go to your Desktop<\/strong> and see if the confirmation message appears: System Restore completed successfully.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTroubleshoot<\/h2>\n System Restore errors in Windows Vista<\/h3>\nIf the wizard shows any error, try any of the following tips:<\/p>\n Fix #1: Run it in Safe Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n Go to Windows Vista > Run in Safe Mode<\/a> for instructions on how to start your system in Safe Mode and continue from there.<\/p>\n Fix #2: Disable Automatic Restart<\/strong><\/p>\n \nRight click on My Computer<\/strong><\/li>\n Go to Properties<\/strong><\/li>\n Go to the Advanced<\/strong> tab<\/li>\n At the Startup and Recovery area, click on Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n Underneath System failure title, make sure the Automatically restart<\/strong> option is unchecked<\/li>\nClick OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFix #3: Run the sfc \/scannow command<\/strong><\/p>\n\nOpen Command Prompt<\/li>\n Type sfc \/scannow<\/code><\/li>\nHit Enter<\/kbd><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nSystem Restore errors in Windows 7<\/h3>\nIf the restore wizard fails or displays an error, you can try one of the following tips.<\/p>\nGo to Use Easy Recovery Essentials<\/a> to restore your computer or fix boot errors automatically.<\/p>\n Fix #1: Try a different restore point<\/strong><\/p>\n If a certain restore point fails, try switching with a different restore point.<\/p>\n Fix #2: Turn off the restore software for all drives, except your main drive<\/strong><\/p>\n \nGo to Control Panel > System & Security > System > System Protection<\/strong><\/li>\n From the System Protection<\/strong> tab, make sure only your main drive is checked (this is usually C:\\ and has the Windows icon next to it)<\/li>\nWait for the process to finish. It can take up to 20 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFix #3: Increase the space size for restore points<\/strong><\/p>\n\nClick Start<\/strong><\/li>\n Right-click on My Computer<\/strong><\/li>\n Click on Properties<\/strong><\/li>\n Choose the System Protection<\/strong> tab<\/li>\n Select your main drive (where Windows is installed; usually C:\\)<\/li>\n Click Configure<\/strong><\/li>\nCheck the Max Usage<\/strong> slider and update accordingly<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFix #4: Run the restore process from a clean boot<\/strong><\/p>\n\nReboot your system<\/li>\n Press F8<\/kbd> to open Advanced Boot Options<\/strong><\/li>\n Choose Repair Your Computer<\/strong><\/li>\n Hit Enter<\/kbd><\/li>\nAt the System Recovery Options screen, choose System Restore<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nSystem Restore errors in Windows 8\/10<\/h3>\nIf the wizard in Windows 8 displays errors, you try any of the following tips.<\/p>\nGo to Use Easy Recovery Essentials<\/a> to restore your computer or fix boot errors automatically.<\/p>\n Fix #1: Disable any antivirus or security software you might be running<\/strong><\/p>\n If the software isn’t working, go and disable any antivirus or security software your Windows 8 might be running and try again.<\/p>\n Fix #2: Run the sfc \/scannow command<\/strong><\/p>\n If you can’t boot into Windows 8:<\/p>\n \nBoot into Windows 8 using your installation disk (if you don’t have one, go to Use Easy Recovery Essentials as you can use its built-in Command Prompt)<\/li>\n Open command prompt<\/li>\n Type diskpart<\/code><\/li>\n Hit Enter<\/kbd><\/li>\n Type list volume<\/code><\/li>\n Hit Enter<\/kbd><\/li>\n Note the drives letter. Type exit<\/code><\/li>\n Hit Enter<\/kbd><\/li>\nType the sfc command like this:\nsfc \/scannow \/offbootdir=d:\\ \/offwindir=d:\\windows<\/pre>\nwhere d<\/code> is your drive letter where Windows is installed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n If you can boot into Windows 8:<\/p>\n\nOpen Command Prompt<\/li>\n Type sfc \/scannow<\/code><\/li>\nHit Enter<\/kbd><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nMore Information<\/h2>\nSupport Links<\/h3>\n\nEasy Recovery Essentials for Windows<\/a> – our repair and recovery disk.<\/strong> \n \nIt’s an easy-to-use and automated diagnostics disk. It’s available for Windows 8<\/a>, Windows 7<\/a> and Windows Vista<\/a>. It’s also available for Windows XP and Windows Server.<\/p>\nRead more at Windows Recovery Disks<\/a>.\n<\/li>\n The NeoSmart Support Forums<\/a>, member-to-member technical support and troubleshooting.<\/li>\n Get a discounted price on replacement setup and installation discs: Windows XP<\/a>, Windows Vista<\/a>, Windows 7<\/a>, Windows 8<\/a>, Windows 10<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nApplicable Systems<\/h3>\nThis Windows-related knowledgebase article applies to the following operating systems:<\/p>\n \nWindows XP (all editions)<\/li>\n Windows Vista (all editions)<\/li>\n Windows 7 (all editions)<\/li>\n Windows 8 (all editions)<\/li>\n Windows 8.1 (all editions)<\/li>\n Windows 10 (all editions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This guide is about Windows System Restore feature for the following versions of Windows: Windows XP, Vista 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. 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Restore Windows Vista<\/h3>\n
You will not be able to restore your computer if the restore feature is turned off or if Windows Vista is unbootable. Go to Download restore disk<\/a> and see how to use Easy Recovery Essentials to restore your PC.<\/p>\n

Restore Windows 7<\/h3>\n
You can restore your Windows 7 if the restore software has been enabled (see Turn on\/off on how to check<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Restore Windows 8<\/h3>\n
You can restore Windows 8 using the restore software, if it’s turned on.<\/p>\n

Restore Windows 10<\/h3>\n
You can restore Windows 10 using the restore software, if it’s turned on.<\/p>\n

Troubleshoot<\/h2>\n

More Information<\/h2>\n

Restore Windows XP<\/h3>\nSystem Restore is, by default, turned on in all versions of Windows XP. Windows XP Professional has the option to turn it off. If it is turned off, you can not use it to restore your computer.<\/p>\n

Restore Windows 8<\/h3>\nYou can restore Windows 8 using the restore software, if it’s turned on.<\/p>\n

Restore Windows 10<\/h3>\nYou can restore Windows 10 using the restore software, if it’s turned on.<\/p>\n

Troubleshoot<\/h2>\n

More Information<\/h2>\n

Restore Windows 8<\/h3>\n
You can restore Windows 8 using the restore software, if it’s turned on.<\/p>\n

Restore Windows 10<\/h3>\n
You can restore Windows 10 using the restore software, if it’s turned on.<\/p>\n