Restore windows command prompt windows 7

Describes how to restore a previous Windows installation by using the Windows.old folder after you install Windows 7. This article assumes that you did not format the hard disk partition before you installed Windows 7.

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INTRODUCTION

In certain scenarios you may need to restore your Windows 7 Computer back to the previous installation of Windows. This article walks you through the steps to manually restore your computer back to the previous version of Windows.

Note: To do this, you must use the command prompt, and you must type specific commands at the command prompt to rename and to move folders between the different versions of Windows. 

Note: If you currently have Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 installed, the uninstall steps are the same as with Windows 7 without any service packs installed. If you are restoring back to a previous Windows 7 installation, you may need to Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 to that installation.

This article is intended for a beginning to intermediate computer user.

More Information

To resolve this issue, follow the steps listed below to restore your computer back to a previous version of Windows using the Windows.OLD folder.

TIP: You may find it easier to follow the steps if you print this article first.

Step 1: Determine whether there is a Windows.old folder and whether there is sufficient free space on the Windows hard disk

  1. Click Start windows icon , and then click Computer.

  2. On the View menu, click Details.

  3. In the Free Space column, note how much space is available for Local Disk (C:) under the Hard Disk Drives area.

  4. In the Hard Disk Drives area, double-click Local Disk (C:), and then determine whether the Windows.old folder exists.

    Important If the Windows.old folder does not exist, you cannot follow the steps in this article to restore the previous Windows installation to this computer. You must backup and restore or transfer your files to the previous operating system.

  5. Right-click the Windows.old folder.

  6. Windows 7 will determine the size of the folder after several seconds.

Determine whether the Windows.old folder is smaller than the free space that is available for Local Disk (C:) in step 1.2.

Note If the Windows.old folder is two times as large as the free space that is available for the Local Disk (C:) entry, you may be unable to restore the previous Windows installation.

Step 2: Start the Windows Recovery Environment

  1. Put the Windows 7 installation disc in the DVD drive, and then restart the computer.

  2. Press a key when you are prompted to restart from the disc.

  3. In the Install Windows window, select a language, a time, a currency, a keyboard input method or other input method, and then click Next.

  4. In the Install Windows window, click Repair your computer.

  5. In the System Recovery Options window, click the version of the Windows 7 operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.

  6. In the System Recovery Options window, click Command Prompt.

The Command Prompt window opens, and it displays the command prompt. The command prompt is where you will type the commands that are described in the following steps.

Step 3: Move the Windows 7 folders to a new Win7 folder

Note When you type one or more of the commands at the command prompt in the following steps and press ENTER, you may receive the following message:

The system cannot find the file specified.

If you receive this message, go to the next step in this section, and then type the command in that next step.

Type the following commands and press ENTER after each command:

C:

Md Win7

Move Windows Win7Windows

Move «Program Files» «Win7Program Files»

Move Users Win7Users

Attrib –h –s –r ProgramData

Move ProgramData Win7ProgramData

Rd «Documents and Settings»

Step 4: Copy the contents or move the contents of the Windows.old folder

Note When you type one or more of the commands at the command prompt in the following steps and press ENTER, you may receive the following message:

The system cannot find the file specified.

If you receive this message, go to the next step in this section, and then type the command in the next step.

Type the following commands and press ENTER after each command:

move /y c:Windows.oldWindows c:

move /y «c:Windows.oldProgram Files» c:

move /y c:Windows.oldProgramData c:

move /y c:Windows.oldUsers c:

move /y «c:Windows.oldDocuments and Settings» c:

Step 5: Restore the boot sector for the previous Windows installation

Type one of the following commands at the command prompt, as appropriate for your situation.

Note In the following commands, D: represents the DVD drive. If the DVD drive on the computer is represented by a different letter, such as E:, use that letter in the command.

  • When the previous Windows installation was Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows 2000

    Type the following command, and then press ENTER:

    D:bootbootsect /nt52 c:

  • When the previous Windows installation was Windows Vista

    Type the following command, and then press ENTER:

    D:bootbootsect /nt60 c:

Step 6: Restore the Boot.ini file for the previous Windows installation of Windows XP or of Windows 2000

Note Follow these steps only when the previous installation is Windows XP or Windows 2000.

Type the following commands and press ENTER after each command:

Attrib –h –s –r boot.ini.saved

Copy boot.ini.saved boot.ini

Step 7: Close the Command Prompt window, and then click Restart

  1. Type the following command at the command prompt, and then press ENTER:

    exit

  2. Click Restart to restart your computer.

Note After you have verified that Windows XP is functional, you can remove the C:Win7 folder if it is not needed for data recovery. 

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  • How to Perform a System Restore from Command Prompt Windows 10/7?

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Last Updated June 27, 2022

Do you know how to start a system restore from command prompt? If you are trying to figure it out, come to this post. MiniTool will walk you through a full guide to perform a system restore from command prompt on Windows 10 and Windows 7.

As you know, the system restore feature can help you restore operating system to an earlier working state. Besides, you can use this feature when some ransomware attacks your computer and damage the system files.

So, when you encounter the ransomware attacks, you may need to restore system. However, performing a system restore is not an easy operation. This is because, as you know, the fake antivirus programs and ransomware infections may block the Safe Mode of your operating system.

At this time, you have to run system restore from command prompt. Now, let’s see how to perform sys restore command on Windows 10 and Windows 7.

How to Perform a System Restore from Command Prompt Windows 7

Step 1. Press the Power button to turn on your PC. During the start process, press F8 key to open the Advanced Boot Options screen.

Step 2. Select the Safe Mode with Command Prompt by pressing the arrow keys. After that, press Enter.

enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt

Step 3. In the command prompt, type cd restore command ad hit Enter.

run cd restore command

Step 4. Then type rstrui.exe command and hit Enter

run rstrui.exe command

Step 5. Now, a System Restore window pops up. Click Next to continue.

click Next

Step 6. In the list of restore points, select a restore point that you want to restore and click Next.

select a system restore point

Step 7. Then you will receive a confirmation message: Once started, System Restore cannot be interrupted. Do you want to continue? Just click Yes.

confirm the system restore process

Now, your system should be restored to an earlier working state. Next. Let’s see how to perform a Windows 10 system restore from command prompt.

How to Perform System Restore from Command Prompt Windows 10

This process is similar to do on Windows 7. Before you do, you can read this post to boot your Windows 10 PC from Safe Mode. After that, you can follow the steps below to perform the Windows 10 system restore from command prompt.

Step 1. Press Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box, and then type cmd in it and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter keys to open the elevated command prompt that will grant you an administrator privilege.

Step 2. In the pop-up window, type rstrui.exe command and hit Enter.

run rstrui.exe

Step 3. The system restores window will pop up immediately, click Next to continue.

Step 4. In the list of all system restore points, select the Restore point that you prefer to and click the Next button.

Step 5. Then confirm your restore point by clicking the Finish button. After that, your computer should be restored to an earlier state and fix this issue.

Now, I believe you already have known how to perform a system restore from command prompt Windows 10/7.

Tips & Tricks for the Problems When Performing System Restore from Command Prompt

In addition to the above question, many users encounter new problems when running system restore from command prompt. For example, a user received the error message “not enough memory resources are available to process this command”. For this problem, you can try freeing up your PC’s storage space.

There are some users complained that their PC won’t boot and cannot access the Safe Mode. Don’t be alarmed. You can read this post, in which we provide detailed steps for entering Safe Mode when your PC won’t boot.

About The Author

Ariel

Position: Columnist

Ariel is an enthusiastic IT columnist focusing on partition management, data recovery, and Windows issues. She has helped users fix various problems like PS4 corrupted disk, unexpected store exception error, the green screen of death error, etc. If you are searching for methods to optimize your storage device and restore lost data from different storage devices, then Ariel can provide reliable solutions for these issues. 

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  • Этапы восстановления Windows 7 через «Командную строку»
    • Способ 1: Восстановление работоспособности диска
    • Способ 2: Восстановление загрузочной записи
    • Способ 3: Исправление повреждённых системных файлов
    • Способ 4: Исправление проблем с системным реестром
    • Заключение
  • Вопросы и ответы

восстановление системы windows 7 через командную строку
Многие современные пользователи недооценивают «Командную строку» Windows, считая её ненужным пережитком прошлого. На самом деле она представляет собой мощный инструмент, с помощью которого можно добиться большего, чем с помощью графического интерфейса. Одна из основных задач, решить которую поможет «Командная строка» — восстановление работоспособности операционной системы. Сегодня мы хотим познакомить вас с методами восстановления Windows 7 с использованием этого компонента.

Причин, по которым «семёрка» может перестать запускаться, существует множество, но «Командную строку» следует задействовать в таких случаях:

  • Восстановление работоспособности жесткого диска;
  • Повреждение загрузочной записи (MBR);
  • Нарушение целостности системных файлов;
  • Сбои в системном реестре.

В остальных ситуациях (например, неполадками из-за вирусной активности) лучше воспользоваться более специализированным средством.

Разберём все случаи, от самого тяжелого до самого простого.

Способ 1: Восстановление работоспособности диска

Один из самых трудных вариантов ошибки запуска не только Windows 7, но и любой другой ОС – проблемы с жестким диском. Само собой, оптимальным решением будет немедленно заменить сбойный HDD, но свободный накопитель есть под рукой далеко не всегда. Частично восстановить винчестер можно с помощью «Командной строки», однако если система не запускается – придётся воспользоваться установочным DVD или флешкой. Дальнейшая инструкция предполагает, что таковые есть в распоряжении пользователя, но на всякий случай предоставляем ссылку на руководство по созданию установочного накопителя.

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  1. Перед началом процедуры нужно соответствующим образом подготовить BIOS компьютера. Этим действиям посвящена отдельная статья на нашем сайте – приводим её, чтобы не повторяться.
  2. Vklyuchenie-USB-AMI-BIOS

    Подробнее: Как выставить загрузку с флешки в БИОСе

  3. Подключите флешку к компьютеру или вставьте диск в дисковод, после чего перезагрузите устройство. Нажмите любую клавишу для начала загрузки файлов.
  4. Загрузка файлов Windows 7 для запуска командной строки для восстановления

  5. Выберите предпочитаемые языковые настройки и жмите «Далее».
  6. Выбрать язык системы для загрузки Командной строки Windows 7

  7. На данном этапе кликните по пункту «Восстановление запуска».
    Узнать букву системного диска для восстановления системы Windows 7 через Командную строку
    Здесь несколько слов об особенностях распознавания жестких дисков средой восстановления. Дело в том, что среда иначе определяет логические разделы и физические тома HDD — диском C: в ней обозначен зарезервированный системный раздел, а непосредственно раздел с операционной системой по умолчанию будет D:. Для более точного определения нам и необходимо выбрать «Восстановление запуска», так как в нём обозначена буква нужного раздела.
  8. После того, как вы узнали искомые данные, отменяйте средство восстановления запуска и возвращайтесь к главному окну среды, в которой на этот раз выберите опцию «Командная строка».
  9. Запустить Командную строку для проверки диска перед восстановлением системы Windows 7

  10. Далее введите в окошко следующую команду (может понадобится переключить язык на английский, по умолчанию это делается комбинацией клавиш Alt + Shift) и нажмите Enter:

    chkdsk D: /f /r /x

    Обратите внимание – если система установлена на диск D:, то в команде следует прописать chkdsk E:, если на E: — то chkdsk F:, и так далее. Флаг /f означает запуск поиска ошибок, флаг /r – поиск повреждённых секторов, а /x – размонтирование раздела для облегчения работы утилиты.

  11. Запустить проверку жесткого диска в Командной строке для восстановления системы Windows 7

  12. Теперь компьютер нужно оставить в покое – дальнейшая работа происходит без участия пользователя. На некоторых этапах может показаться, что выполнение команды зависло, однако на самом деле утилита наткнулась на трудночитаемый сектор и пытается исправить его ошибки или пометить как сбойный. Вследствие подобных особенностей процедура иногда занимает продолжительное время, вплоть до суток и более.

Таким образом диск, конечно же, не получится вернуть в заводское состояние, но эти действия позволят загрузить систему и сделать резервные копии важных данных, после чего уже можно будет приступить к полноценному лечению винчестера.

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Способ 2: Восстановление загрузочной записи

Загрузочная запись, иначе называемая MBR, представляет собой небольшой раздел на жестком диске, на котором присутствует таблица разделов и утилита для управления загрузкой системы. В большинстве случаев MBR повреждается при неполадках HDD, но эту проблему также могут вызывать некоторые опасные вирусы.

Восстановление загрузочного раздела возможно исключительно через установочный диск или флешку, отчего не слишком отличается от приведения HDD в работоспособный вид. Впрочем, имеется несколько важных нюансов, поэтому мы рекомендуем вам обратится к подробным руководствам далее.
Исправление MBR в командной строке Windows 7 для восстановления системы

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Способ 3: Исправление повреждённых системных файлов

Подавляющее большинство ситуаций, когда требуется восстановление системы, связаны с неполадками в системных файлах Виндовс. Причин сбоев существует масса: активность зловредного ПО, неаккуратные действия пользователя, некоторые сторонние программы и так далее. Но независимо от источника возникновения проблемы, решение будет одинаковое – утилита SFC, с которой проще всего взаимодействовать посредством «Командной строки». Ниже мы предоставляем вам ссылки на детальные инструкции по проверке системных файлов на целостность, а также восстановлению в почти любых условиях.
Сканирование системных файлов через командную строку Windows 7 для восстановления системы

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Способ 4: Исправление проблем с системным реестром

Последний вариант, при котором желательно задействовать «Командную строку» — наличие критических повреждений в реестре. Как правило, при подобных неполадках Виндовс запускается, но с работоспособностью возникают большие проблемы. К счастью, системные компоненты вроде «Командной строки» ошибкам не подвергаются, потому через неё можно привести установленную Windows 7 в рабочий вид. Этот способ подробно рассмотрен нашими авторами, поэтому обращайтесь к следующему руководству.

Исправление реестра в системной строке Windows 7 для восстановления системы

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Заключение

Мы разобрали основные варианты сбоев в Виндовс седьмой версии, которые можно исправить использованием «Командной строки». Напоследок отметим, что существуют ещё частные случаи вроде неполадок с DLL-файлами или особо неприятными вирусами, однако создать подходящую для всех пользователей инструкцию не представляется возможным.

Open the System Restore utility from the command line

What to Know

  • Open Command Prompt.
  • Type rstrui.exe in the window, and then press Enter.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the system restore.

This article explains how to start System Restore from the Command Prompt. The System Restore command is the same in all modern versions of Windows. The article also includes information on the dangers of fake rstrui.exe files.

How to Start System Restore From the Command Prompt

As long as you can start your computer in Safe Mode to access Command Prompt, you can still use System Restore by executing a simple command. Even if you’re only looking for a quick way to start this utility from the Run dialog box, this knowledge might come in handy.

It’ll take you less than a minute to execute the right command, and probably less than 30 minutes for the whole process to complete.

  1. Open Command Prompt, if it’s not already open.

    You’re more than welcome to use another command line tool, like the Run box, to execute the System Restore command. In Windows 11/10/8, open Run from the Start menu or Power User Menu. In Windows 7 and Windows Vista, select the Start button. In Windows XP and earlier, choose Run from the Start menu.

  2. Type the following command in the text box or Command Prompt window:

    rstrui.exe
    

    …and then press Enter or choose the OK button, depending on where you executed the System Restore command from.

    At least in some versions of Windows, you don’t need to add the .EXE suffix to the end of the command.

  3. The System Restore wizard will open immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the restore process.

If you need help, see our tutorial on how to use System Restore in Windows for a complete walkthrough. The first parts of those steps, where we explain how to open System Restore, won’t apply to you since it’s already running, but the rest should be identical.

Be Cautious of Fake rstrui.exe Files

As we already mentioned, this tool is called rstrui.exe. It’s included with a Windows installation and is located in the System32 folder:

C:WindowsSystem32

If you find another file on your computer that’s called rstrui.exe, it’s more than likely a malicious program that’s trying to trick you into thinking it’s the utility provided by Windows. Such a scenario may take place if the computer has a virus.

Do not use any program that’s pretending to be System Restore. Even if it looks like the real thing, it’s probably going to demand that you pay to restore your files or prompt you with an offer to purchase something else to even open the program.

If you’re digging around folders on your computer to find the System Restore program (which you shouldn’t have to do), and end up seeing more than one rstrui.exe file, always use the one in the ​System32 location mentioned above.

Also take note of the filename. Fake System Restore programs might use slight misspellings to make you think they’re the real thing. One example would be replacing the letter i with a lowercase L, like rstrul.exe, or adding/removing a letter (e.g., restrui.exe or rstri.exe).

Since there shouldn’t be random files named rstrui.exe masquerading as the System Restore utility, it’d also be wise to make sure your antivirus software is updated. Also, see these free on-demand virus scanners if you’re looking for a quick way to run a scan.

Again, you shouldn’t really be peaking around in folders looking for the System Restore utility because you can just open it normally and quickly through the rstrui.exe command, Control Panel, or Start menu, depending on your version of Windows.

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Используя ноутбук или стационарный ПК на операционной системе Windows 7, пользователи часто встречаются с проблемой его загрузки, зависанием системы или «синим экраном». Основными причинами этих проблем могут быть вирусы, удаление системных файлов и некачественное ПО. Чтобы решить эти проблемы, достаточно воспользоваться точками восстановления системы.

Эти точки восстановления предназначены для восстановления состояния ОС на момент времени, когда она стабильно работала. Каждая точка восстановления создается автоматически при каких-то изменениях в системе. Например, при установке драйвера или программного обеспечения.

В этом материале мы уделим особое внимание командной строке, с помощью которой будем производить восстановление Windows 7. Восстанавливая ОС через консоль, вы значительно ускорите процесс. Наша статья будет особенно интересна начинающим системным администраторам и продвинутым пользователям ПК.

Запуск восстановления системы в консоли при нормальной загрузке ОС

Если в Windows 7 после загрузки наблюдается нестабильная работа, не открываются программы, зависают и не работают компоненты системы, то в этом случае необходимо откатиться к предыдущей сохраненной точке. Запустим консоль от имени Администратора. Для этого перейдем в меню «Пуск» и в поиске наберем «CMD». Затем кликнем по найденному результату правой кнопкой мыши и выберем в контекстном меню пункт «Запуск от имени администратора».

Запуск консоли

После проделанных действий консоль запустится в режиме Администратора. В запущенном окне консоли введите команду rstrui.exe

Команда rstrui

После выполнения команды откроется мастер восстановления системы. Нажмем в появившемся окне кнопку Далее >, чтобы перейти к выбору точек восстановления.

Выбор точки восстановления

Выберем подходящую точку восстановления, при которой Windows 7 нормально функционировала и продолжим.

Подтверждение точки восстановления

В открывшемся окне нажмем кнопку Готово и подтвердим сообщение. Подтвердив сообщение, мы запустим откат системы к выбранной точке восстановления. Если восстановление пройдет успешно, то вы увидите соответствующее сообщение.

Как видите, запустить восстановление через консоль совсем несложно.

Восстановление через консоль в безопасном режиме

Описываемый далее  способ восстановления необходим, если Windows 7 не удается запустить обычным способом. Чтобы перейти в меню альтернативной загрузки Windows, при старте системы нажмите клавишу F8 (могут быть иные варианты, например, Del или другие). В этом меню необходимо выбрать пункт, показанный на изображении ниже.

Перезагрузка в безопасном режиме

Выбрав этот пункт, операционная система загрузится без графического интерфейса, а единственным средством, через которое можно управлять системой, будет консоль. В окне консоли введем уже знакомую нам команду rstrui.exe

Выполнив эту команду, мы откроем мастер восстановления системы. Выберем подходящую точку доступа в мастере.

Выбор точки восстановления

И нажмем кнопку Далее >. После чего запустим восстановление системы.

Из примера видно, что он идентичен с предыдущим. Единственным отличием является запуск Windows в безопасном режиме с поддержкой консоли. Обычно этот способ срабатывает практически всегда, даже если система сильно повреждена вирусами, так как при запуске ОС загружает только основные драйверы, и нет доступа к Интернету.

Запуск восстановления системы в консоли при помощи установочного диска Windows 7

Если второй способ не поможет восстановить систему, то единственным вариантом запустить восстановление с помощью консоли является установочный диск или загрузочная флешка. Включим наш ПК и загрузимся с установочного диска Windows 7.

Теперь перейдем непосредственно к самой консоли. Для этого нажмем гиперссылку «Восстановление системы», что запустит поиск установленных систем.

Окно windows 7

Выберем необходимую нам операционную систему и перейдем к следующему окну.

Параметры восстановления

В этом окне выберем пункт «Командная строка», после чего она обязательно должна запуститься.

Параметры

В консоли наберем уже знакомую нам команду rstrui.exe После выполнения этой команды запустится мастер восстановления. Работа мастера идентична вышеописанным примерам. Поэтому мы пропустим дальнейшее описание работы мастера восстановления.

Восстановление загрузочной записи Windows с помощью консоли

Используя ПК с операционной системой Windows 7, пользователи часто встречаются с проблемой его загрузки и получают при старте ОС сообщения такого типа.

Сообщение

Или такое.

Сообщение

Главным виновником данной проблемы является поврежденная загрузочная запись MBR или нарушенная конфигурация загрузки BCD. Решить эту проблему можно с помощью утилиты Bootrec.exe. С помощью команд «/FixMbr» и «/FixBoot» утилита может создавать новую загрузочную запись и исправлять ее.

Чтобы воспользоваться этими командами, нам необходимо загрузиться с установочного диска и запустить командную строку, как в предыдущем примере. Воспользуемся первой командой «/FixMbr» утилиты Bootrec.exe.

Команда bootrec fixmbr

Выполнив эту команду, мы исправили нашу загрузочную запись MBR. Если эта команда не поможет, то воспользуемся второй командой «/FixBoot» утилиты Bootrec.exe.

Команда bootrec fixboot

Выполнив эту команду, мы создадим новую загрузочную запись, которая позволит запустить Windows 7.

Из примера видно, что используя Bootrec.exe в большинстве случаев, вы сможете восстановить или исправить загрузочную запись в Windows 7. Также хочется отметить, что главными причинами, которые повреждают или затирают загрузочную запись, являются:

  • Изменение размера локального диска с операционной системой с помощью специального ПО;
  • Установка старых ОС Windows поверх новых. Например, установка Windows XP на том же ПК с установленной семеркой;
  • Запись стороннего загрузочного сектора, который не поддерживает Windows. Например, linux загрузчик GRUB;
  • Различные вирусы и вредоносное программное обеспечение.

Обращая внимание на причины, которые повреждают или затирают загрузочную запись, вы сможете сохранить рабочее состояние своего ПК.

Утилита BCDboot

В составе установочного диска Windows 7 есть еще одна замечательная утилита, с помощью которой можно восстановить ОС. Загрузимся также с установочного диска в командную строку. После чего введем команду, изображенную ниже.

Команда bcdboot

В нашем случае Windows установлена на диске «E:», поэтому мы указали путь в команде «E:windows». Выполнив эту команду, мы восстановим файлы конфигурации BCD, а также файл загрузчика bootmgr.

Введя команду bcdboot.exe в консоли, вы сможете увидеть описание утилиты, а также список дополнительных ключей, которые можно использовать при ее запуске.

Справка по bcdboot

Консольная утилита MBRFix

Эта консольная утилита идет в комплекте с мультизагрузочным диском Hiren’s Boot CD.

Hiren’s Boot CD это диск с десятками программ, которые помогают многим компьютерщикам и системным администраторам. Главной задачей MBRFix является восстановление загрузчика Windows. Образ диска Hiren’s Boot CD можно загрузить на официальном сайте www.hirensbootcd.org. Загрузившись с Hiren’s Boot CD, мы попадем в его меню загрузки.

Hirens bootcd

В этом меню необходимо выбрать пункт «Mini Windows XP» и нажать Enter. Выполнив это действие, мы загрузим портативную версию Windows XP с необходимыми утилитами для диагностики и ремонта системы, включая нашу утилиту MBRFix. Теперь перейдем в «HBCD Menu» c ярлыка на Рабочем столе. Затем в меню «Programs» перейдем к пунктам «Partition/Boot/MBR/Commandline/MBRFix».

Bootcd mbrfix

Это позволит нам открыть консольную утилиту MBRFix. В окне консоли вводим команду MBRFix.exe /drive 0 fixmbr /win7 /yes

mbrfix управляющая команда

Эта команда восстановит загрузочную запись и загрузчик, что позволит запустить Windows 7.

Использовать диск Hiren’s Boot CD с утилитой MBRFix особенно удобно, если нет оригинального диска с семеркой.

Подводим итог

В этом материале мы постарались рассмотреть все способы восстановления Windows 7 с помощью командной строки. Поэтому ознакомившись с этой статьей, вы сможете без труда восстановить работоспособность компьютера под управлением Windows 7.

Также хочется отметить, что если системные файлы ОС сильно поврежденные или стерты, то восстановить систему или ее загрузчик не удастся. Поэтому если у вас именно этот случай, то сделайте бекап всей важной информации на винчестере и переустановите Windows.

Надеемся, что наш материал поможет вам восстановить систему или ее загрузочную запись, а также позволит вам в будущем избегать подобных проблем или быстро их решать.

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When you come across a problem on your computer and you cannot seem to fix the issue, using System Restore is probably your best bet. The System Restore function on Windows 7 allows you to roll back your computer to a previous time before the problem or issue occurred. There are a number of reasons why you might want to use System Restore, including if you’ve had problems installing a new operating system, driver, or piece of software.

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    Understand what System Restore does. Whenever a change is made to your computer, Windows will create a System Restore point. The is essentially a snapshot of your computer before the change was made (program installation or uninstallation, driver update, etc.). If something goes wrong because of the change you made, you can use the System Restore point to roll your system back without losing your files.

    • System Restore can’t help you recover lost text documents, but it could be helpful if a driver or software update isn’t working on your computer.
    • While a system restore shouldn’t affect your personal files, it never hurts to have a recent backup in case something goes wrong. Click here for tips on quickly backing up your important files.
    • If your computer will not boot into Windows, see the troubleshooting section.
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    Create a password reset disk (optional). This is recommended if you recently changed your Windows password, as the restore process may revert your password change. Click here for instructions on creating a password reset disk.

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    Click the Start menu and type «system restore». Select «System Restore» from the list of search results.

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    Select the restore point you want to use. Windows will suggest a restore point, which will usually be the most recent one. If you need to select an older restore point, click Next >.

    • Check the «Show more restore points» box to see all the available restore points. There may not be many to choose from, as Windows automatically deletes older restore points to save space.
    • Each restore point will have a short description of what occurred to cause the restore point to be created.
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    Click the .Scan for affected programs button after selecting a restore point. This will show you all of the programs and drivers that will be uninstalled or reinstalled by performing the restore with that restore point.

    • Any programs installed after the restore point was created will be uninstalled, while any programs uninstalled after the restore point was created will be reinstalled.
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    Review the restore point before restoring. Before proceeding with the system restore, review the changes one last time. Click Finish to begin the restore process.

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    Wait for the restore process to complete. After confirming that you want to restore, the computer will reboot and the restore process will begin. This will likely take a few minutes.

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    Confirm that the restore was successful. Once the restore is complete, Windows will boot and a message will appear indicating that the restore was successful. Test your computer to see if the restore fixed your problem. If it didn’t you can try restoring to an earlier restore point.[1]

    • If the System Restore made things worse, or you want to go back to how your computer was, you can undo the most recent restore by launching the System Restore tool again and selecting «Undo System Restore».
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Troubleshooting

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    Ensure that System Restore is enabled. In order to use System Restore, it must be enabled for your computer. If System Restore isn’t starting, check to make sure that it’s turned on.

    • Click the Start menu, right-click on Computer, and select «Properties».
    • Click the «System protection» link, and then select the drive you are trying to run System Restore on.
    • Click Configure… and then ensure that «Turn on system protection» is enabled.
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    Run System Restore from the Command Prompt if Windows won’t boot. You can run the System Restore tool from the Command Prompt if something has gone wrong and you can’t start Windows normally.

    • Reboot your computer and hold the F8 key. This will open the Advanced Boot Options menu.
    • Select «Safe Mode with Command Prompt» from the Advanced Boot Options menu. Windows will load essential files and then take you to the Command Prompt.
    • Type rstrui.exe and press Enter. This will start the System Restore utility. Follow the instructions in the section above to restore your computer. When performing a system restore from Safe Mode, you won’t be able to undo it.
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    Run the Check Disk utility to check for problems with the hard drive. A failing hard drive could be causing System Restore to malfunction. Check Disk can potentially repair these issues.

    • Click Start, right-click on Command Prompt, and select «Run as administrator».
    • Type chkdisk /r and press Enter.
    • Confirm that you want to reboot your computer. Check Disk will run before Windows starts and scan for errors. It will attempt to fix any errors that it finds.
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    Perform virus and malware scans. Viruses may infect your restore points, or disable System Restore from starting. Removing these viruses will be the only way to get System Restore working again, short of reinstalling Windows completely.

    • Click here for detailed instructions on removing viruses.
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    Consider reinstalling Windows if the System Restore doesn’t work. If all else fails, reinstalling Windows may be the only way to fix your problems. If you have your important files backed up already, the reinstallation process will likely go faster than you think, and will typically improve your computer’s performance.

    • Click here for detail instructions on reinstalling Windows 7.
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    Click the Start menu, right-click «Computer», and then click «Properties». You can manually create System Restore points, which is very useful if you have your system working well and want to have a reference point you can revert back to in case things go wrong.

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    Click the «System protection» link in the left frame. This will open the System Properties window to the System Protection tab.

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    Click the .Create… button. You’ll be asked to enter in a brief description to help you identify it later.

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    Wait for the restore point to be created. This will likely take a few minutes.

    • Restore points vary in size, but by default Windows reserves 5% of the hard drive or restore points. Older restore points are deleted automatically to make room for new ones.
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    Delete old restore points manually. If you’re looking to free up some disk space, or are worried that your system restore points are corrupted, you can delete all of your system restore points.

    • Open the System Protection of the «System Properties» window (see Step 1 of this section).
    • Click Configure… and then click Delete to delete all of the system restore points. Note that any space you free up will be used up again when new system restore points are created.
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Troubleshooting

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    Disable your antivirus if you aren’t able to create restore points. Antivirus software may be conflicting with the restore point creation process. If you aren’t able to create restore points, disabling your antivirus is the easiest fix to try first.[2]

    • You can usually disable your antivirus by right-clicking on the icon in your System Tray and selecting «Disable» or «Stop».
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    Try creating a restore point in Safe Mode. Something in Windows may be causing your problem, and you may be able to get around it by creating the restore point in Safe Mode.

    • To access Safe Mode, reboot your computer and hold F8. Select «Safe Mode» from the Advanced Boot Options menu.
    • Follow the steps above to attempt creating a restore point in Safe Mode.
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    Make sure you have enough disk space to create restore points. If you don’t have enough free space on your computer, you won’t be able to create restore points. Windows will not create restore points on hard drives smaller than 1 GB.

    • Click Start and select «Computer».
    • Right-click the disk that Windows is installed on (usually C:) and select Properties.
    • Ensure that you have at least 300 MB of free space on the disk. Ideally you’ll want at least 2-3 GB free.
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    Try resetting your Windows Repository. This may help fix problems with creating system restore points.

    • Reboot your computer and hold F8. Select «Safe Mode» from the Advanced Boot Options menu.
    • Click the Start menu, right-click on Command Prompt, and select «Run as administrator».
    • Type net stop winmgmt and press Enter.
    • Click Start and select «Computer». Navigate to C:WindowsSystem32wbem and rename repository to repositoryold.
    • Reboot your computer to enter Windows normally. Click the Start menu, right-click on Command Prompt, and select «Run as administrator».
    • Type net stop winmgmt and press Enter. Then type winmgmt /resetRepository and press Enter.
    • Reboot your computer one last time and then try to create a restore point.
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This guide is about Windows System Restore feature for the following versions of Windows: Windows XP, Vista 7, 8, 8.1 and 10.

Contents

  • 1 What is System Restore
  • 2 Use Easy Recovery Essentials to restore your computer
  • 3 How to use System Restore
    • 3.1 Restore Windows XP
      • 3.1.1 Restore computer
      • 3.1.2 Create restore point
      • 3.1.3 Turn on/off
      • 3.1.4 Run in Safe Mode
    • 3.2 Restore Windows Vista
      • 3.2.1 Restore computer
      • 3.2.2 Create restore point
      • 3.2.3 Turn on/off
      • 3.2.4 Run in Safe Mode
    • 3.3 Restore Windows 7
      • 3.3.1 Restore computer
      • 3.3.2 Create restore point
      • 3.3.3 Turn on/off
      • 3.3.4 Run in Safe Mode
      • 3.3.5 Using the installation disk
    • 3.4 Restore Windows 8
      • 3.4.1 Restore computer
      • 3.4.2 Create restore point
      • 3.4.3 Turn on/off
      • 3.4.4 Run at boot
    • 3.5 Restore Windows 10
      • 3.5.1 Restore computer
      • 3.5.2 Create restore point
      • 3.5.3 Turn on/off
      • 3.5.4 Run at boot
  • 4 Troubleshoot
    • 4.1 System Restore errors in Windows Vista
    • 4.2 System Restore errors in Windows 7
    • 4.3 System Restore errors in Windows 8/10
  • 5 More Information
    • 5.1 Support Links
    • 5.2 Applicable Systems

What is System Restore

System Restore is a feature of Windows that allows you to revert your computer’s state to a previous point in time. These restore points can be automatically or manually set.

This guide covers the restore feature for the following versions of Windows:

  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10

If you’re looking for a restore disk for your computer, go to Download restore disk.

Use Easy Recovery Essentials to restore your computer

If you need to restore your computer to a working state, download our recovery disk Easy Recovery Essentials to restore your computer:

  1. Download Easy Recovery Essentials from here
  2. Burn the image. Follow these instructions on how to burn the bootable ISO image very carefully, as making a bootable CD can be tricky! Alternatively, these instructions explain how to create a bootable EasyRE recovery USB stick/drive.
  3. Open Easy Recovery Essentials. It starts with a list of detected Windows installations
    EasyRE - Drives
  4. Choose from the list of available restore points
    EasyRE Restore
  5. Easy Recovery Essentials will now create a backup of your current system configuration and begin restoring the selected snapshot.
    EasyRE Restore Feature

Features of Easy Recovery Essentials include:

  • Automatically find and fix boot errors
  • Works even when you can’t get into Windows
  • Recover from virus infections
  • Restore your PC to a working state
  • Access and backup your important data
  • Advanced tools for IT experts

Easy Recovery Essentials is an ISO download image ready to be burned directly to a CD, DVD or a USB flash drive.

Screenshot of Easy Recovery Essentials

Screenshot of Easy Recovery Essentials

Note: Easy Recovery Essentials can not be used to install or reinstall Windows.

With Easy Recovery Essentials you can:

  • Find and fix errors automatically with Automated Repair
  • Recover your PC from infections with the built-in antivirus
  • Restore your PC to a working state
  • Access and backup your most important data (like documents, pictures, music, videos and so on)

Easy Recovery Essentials is compatible with the following Windows versions:

  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8

Download Easy Recovery Essentials and restore your computer

How to use System Restore

Restore Windows XP

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.

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.

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.

Restore computer

To restore your computer with Windows XP installed, following these steps:

  1. Click Start
  2. Go to All Programs
  3. Find the Accessories folder
  4. Go to System Tools
  5. Find the System Restore item
    Windows XP Restore Item In Menu
  6. At the Welcome to System Restore welcome screen, make sure the “Restore my computer to an earlier time” option is selected
  7. Click Next
  8. At the Select a Restore Point screen, select the date you want to restore your computer from the “1. On this calendar, click a bold date” area.Dates that are colored from the calendar (in blue) mean that at least 1 restore point is available for that date
  9. Select one of the available restore points from the selected date from the “2. On this list, click a restore point.” area
  10. Click Next
  11. At the Confirm Restore Point Selection screen, click Next
  12. Wait for the software to restore your Windows XP to the previous date you selected
  13. Your computer will restart
  14. Once Windows XP boots, login as an administrator again
  15. At the Restoration Complete screen, click OK

Create restore point

To create a restore point in Windows XP, follow these steps:

  1. Boot your computer
  2. Login in as an Administrator or with any user account that has administrative rights
  3. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools
  4. Click on System Restore
    Windows XP Restore Item In Menu
  5. Wait for the software to open. If it doesn’t open, it might be turned off
  6. Click on Create a restore point
  7. Click Next
  8. At the Restore point description 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
  9. Click Create
  10. The wizard screen will notify you when the restore point is created
  11. When finished, click Close

You can verify that the restore point was created successfully by following the steps from Restore computer until step 8.

Turn on/off

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:

  1. Click Start
  2. Go to Control Panel
  3. Click on System (or double-click)
  4. Go to the System Restore tab
    Windows XP Restore tab
  5. Make sure the Turn off System Restore (or Turn off System Restore on all devices) check box is not selected:
    • If this check box is selected, System Restore is turned off
    • If this check box is not selected, System Restore is turned on
  6. Click OK if you made any changes

Run in Safe Mode

You can run Windows XP in Safe Mode, to restore your computer, by following these steps.

Before you begin, you must have access to the Administrator user account or any user account that has administrative rights to the system.

If you’re not able to run Safe Mode because of a boot error, download our disk Easy Recovery Essentials that can automatically fix boot errors using its Automated Repair features (read features list).

  1. Restart your computer
  2. Press and hold the F8 key right after
  3. At the Windows Advanced Options screen, select Safe mode with a Command prompt

    Windows XP Advanced Options Menu

    Windows XP Advanced Options Menu

  4. After this item is selected, hit Enter
  5. Log in as an administrator
  6. When the command prompt appears, type %systemroot%system32restorerstrui.exe and hit Enter
  7. Follow the instructions on the screen

Restore Windows Vista

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 and see how to use Easy Recovery Essentials to restore your PC.

Restore computer

You can restore your Windows Vista by following these steps:

  1. Boot Windows Vista
  2. Click on Start
  3. Start typing “restore” in the search bar
  4. When the Backup and Restore Center item appears, click it

    Windows Vista Backup and Restore Centre Menu Item

    Windows Vista Backup and Restore Centre Menu Item

  5. At the Restore system files and settings 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 option selected to restore your computer to the date Windows Vista suggests
  6. Click Next
  7. At the confirmation screen, click Yes. The confirmation message is this:
    Once started, System Restore may not be interrupted and cannot be undone until after it has completed. Are you sure you want to continue?

    Windows Vista Restore Warning Message

    Windows Vista Restore Warning Message

  8. The software will now start and your computer will reboot
  9. When it reboots back, the confirmation message that the restore has been successful is this: System Restore completed successfully
  10. Click Close

Create restore point

You can create a restore point for Windows Vista using this set of instructions:

  1. Go to Start
  2. Click on All Programs
  3. Find the Accessories folder
  4. Go to System Tools
  5. Click on System Restore
  6. At the Restore system files and settings, click on “open System Protection“. Do not click Next.

    Windows Vista Open System Protection

    Windows Vista Open System Protection

  7. The System Properties window will load, go to System Protection tab (or make sure it is selected)
  8. Click Create
  9. At the Create a restore point screen, enter a description or name for this point. Use any hints you want.
  10. Wait for the software to create the point
  11. When the “The restore point was created successfully” message appears, click OK

Turn on/off

You can turn on or off the restore utility of any Windows Vista systems by following these steps:

  1. Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools
  2. Click on System Restore
  3. Click on “open System Protection
  4. At the System Protection tab, check any check boxes of the Available Disks (from the Automatic restore points area) you want to make sure a restore point will be created:
    • For any disks you check, the restore feature will be turned onWindows Vista System Restore Turned On
    • If no check boxes are selected, System Restore is turned off
  5. Click OK

Run in Safe Mode

If you can’t start Windows Vista properly, you can boot into Safe Mode and restore your computer to a previously working state.

If you’re not able to run Safe Mode because of a boot error, download our disk Easy Recovery Essentials that can automatically fix boot errors using its Automated Repair features (read features list).

  1. Boot your computer
  2. Press and hold the F8 key before the Windows logo appears. If it appears, you need to try again by pressing and holding F8
  3. At the Advanced Boot Options screen, select Safe mode with command prompt

    The Advanced Boot Options screen in Windows Vista

    The Advanced Boot Options screen in Windows Vista

  4. When the command prompt appears, type rstrui.exe and hit Enter
  5. If Windows Vista asks for an administrator password, type the password
  6. Follow the wizard instructions to choose a restore point

Restore Windows 7

You can restore your Windows 7 if the restore software has been enabled (see Turn on/off on how to check).

Restore computer

You can restore Windows 7 by following these steps:

  1. Boot your Windows 7
  2. Click Start
  3. In the search bar, type: “System Restore
  4. From the list of search results, select System Restore
  5. If the system asks for your administrator password, type the password
  6. Click NextWindows 7 System Restore Screen
  7. At the Restore system fields and settings screen, select Choose a different restore point
  8. Click Next
  9. Select a restore point from the available list
  10. Click Next
  11. Click Finish
  12. Click Yes to confirm
  13. The software will now start and your computer will reboot
  14. After your computer boots back, at the “System Restore completed successfully” confirmation message, click Close

Create restore point

You can create a restore point in Windows 7 like this:

  1. Go to Start
  2. Right click on Computer
  3. Click Properties
  4. Click on System protection, from the left side

    Windows 7 System Protection in Control Panel

    Windows 7 System Protection in Control Panel

  5. If your administrator password is required, type it
  6. Go to System Protection tab
  7. Click Create
  8. At the System Protection screen, type a description of this restore point
  9. Click Create

Turn on/off

The restore software can be turned on or off.

  1. Go to Control Panel
  2. Click System
  3. Choose System Protection from the left side
  4. Go to the System Protection tab
  5. Select what drives you want the restore utility to be active for. Your local disk, where Windows 7 is installed, is usually C: and marked with the Windows logo
  6. Click ConfigureWindows 7 Configure System Restore
  7. The restore feature can now be turned on or off for the C: drive:
    • Select Restore system settings and previous versions of files to have System Restore turned on
    • Select Turn off system protection to have System Restore turned off
  8. Click OK
  9. Click Apply or OK at the System Properties window

Run in Safe Mode

The restore software of Windows 7 can also be ran from Safe Mode.

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.

If you’re not able to run Safe Mode because of a boot error, download our disk Easy Recovery Essentials that can automatically fix boot errors using its Automated Repair features (read features list).

  1. Boot your computer
  2. Press and hold the F8 keyboard key before the Windows 7 logo appears
  3. At the Advanced Boot Options screen, choose Safe Mode with Command Prompt

    Advanced Boot Options on Windows 7

    Advanced Boot Options on Windows 7

  4. Hit Enter
  5. You may need to log on to the computer using your administrator account (or any account with administrative rights to the system)
  6. When command prompt appears, type: rstrui.exe
  7. Hit Enter
  8. Follow the wizard instructions

Using the installation disk

If your original Windows 7 installation disk is available, you can run the restore process from System Recovery Options by following the steps below.

If you no longer have the original installation disk, go to Download restore disk.

Unlike the Safe Mode option, running the restore wizard using the installation disk allows you to undo the operation when needed.

  1. Restart your computer
  2. Press and hold the F8 key to boot into the Advanced Boot Options menu
  3. Select Repair your computer

    Advanced Boot Options on Windows 7

    Advanced Boot Options on Windows 7

  4. Press Enter
  5. Select your keyboard language
  6. Click Next
  7. Login as an administrator
  8. At the System Recovery Options screen, click on System Restore

    Windows 7 System Recovery Options Screen

    Windows 7 System Recovery Options Screen

  9. Click Next
  10. Make sure “Choose a different restore point” is selected and then click Next
  11. Select a restore point
  12. Click Next
  13. Confirm by clicking Yes at the warning screen
  14. Wait for software to finish

Restore Windows 8

You can restore Windows 8 using the restore software, if it’s turned on.

Restore computer

You 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.

  1. Open Windows 8 and type “system restore” in the search bar
  2. Click Create a restore point from the search results list

    Windows 8 Create Restore Point

    Windows 8 Create Restore Point

  3. From the System Protection tab, at the System Restore area, click on System Restore
  4. Click Next
  5. Select a restore point from the available list
  6. Click Next
  7. Click Finish
  8. Confirm this operation by clicking Yes at the warning message (“Once started, System Restore cannot be interrupted. Do you want to continue?“).Windows 8 System Restore Warning
  9. The restore software will now start and your computer will restart
  10. After your computer boots back, go to your Desktop and you should see the confirmation message that the restore process has been successful: System Restore completed successfully.

Create restore point

You can create a restore point in Windows 8 with these steps:

  1. Open Windows 8
  2. Type “system restore” in the search bar
  3. Click on Create a restore point from the search results list

    Windows 8 Create Restore Point

    Windows 8 Create Restore Point

  4. At the System Protection 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: and has the Windows icon next to it
  5. Click Configure
  6. Select Turn on system protection. If this is already selected, the restore software might be working.
  7. Click OK

Turn on/off

The restore software in Windows 8 can be turned on or off by following these steps:

  1. Open Windows 8 and start typing “system restore” in the search bar
  2. From the search results list, click on Create a Restore point

    Windows 8 Create Restore Point

    Windows 8 Create Restore Point

  3. Go to the System Protection tab (or make sure it’s already selected)
  4. Select what drives you want the restore utility to be turned on or off
  5. Once the drive is selected, click Configure
  6. At this point, the feature can be turned on or off:
    • Select Turn on system protection to have System Restore turned on
    • Select Disable system protection to have System Restore turned off
  7. Click OK

Run at boot

You can run the restore wizard at boot, before logging into Windows 8 using your account:

  1. Restart your computer
  2. Press the F11 key to open System Recovery
  3. When the Advanced Options screen appears, select System Restore
  4. Choose an administrator account to continue
  5. Enter the password for the selected account
  6. Click Next
  7. Make sure “Choose a different restore point” option is selected and then click Next
  8. Select a restore point from the available list
  9. Click Next
  10. Click Next, at the Confirm your restore point screen
  11. Click Yes at the warning message
  12. Wait for the restore software to continue. Your computer will restart
  13. Once you log back in, go to your Desktop and see if the confirmation message appears: System Restore completed successfully.

Restore Windows 10

You can restore Windows 10 using the restore software, if it’s turned on.

Restore computer

You 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.

  1. Open Windows 10 and type “restore point” in the search bar
  2. Click Create a restore point from the search results listCreate restore point Windows 10
  3. From the System Protection tab, at the System Restore area, click on System Restore
  4. Click Next
  5. Select a restore point from the available list
  6. Click Next
  7. Click Finish
  8. Confirm this operation by clicking Yes at the warning message (“Once started, System Restore cannot be interrupted. Do you want to continue?“).Windows 8 System Restore Warning
  9. The restore software will now start and your computer will restart
  10. After your computer boots back, go to your Desktop and you should see the confirmation message that the restore process has been successful: System Restore completed successfully.

Create restore point

You can create a restore point in Windows 8 with these steps:

  1. Open Windows 8
  2. Type “system restore” in the search bar
  3. Click on Create a restore point from the search results listCreate restore point Windows 10
  4. At the System Protection 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: and has the Windows icon next to it
  5. Click Configure
  6. Select Turn on system protection. If this is already selected, the restore software might be working.
  7. Click OK

Turn on/off

The restore software in Windows 8 can be turned on or off by following these steps:

  1. Open Windows 8 and start typing “system restore” in the search bar
  2. From the search results list, click on Create a Restore pointCreate restore point Windows 10
  3. Go to the System Protection tab (or make sure it’s already selected)
  4. Select what drives you want the restore utility to be turned on or off
  5. Once the drive is selected, click Configure
  6. At this point, the feature can be turned on or off:
    • Select Turn on system protection to have System Restore turned on
    • Select Disable system protection to have System Restore turned off
  7. Click OK

Run at boot

You can run the restore wizard at boot, before logging into Windows 8 using your account:

  1. Restart your computer
  2. Press the F11 key to open System Recovery
  3. When the Advanced Options screen appears, select System Restore
  4. Choose an administrator account to continue
  5. Enter the password for the selected account
  6. Click Next
  7. Make sure “Choose a different restore point” option is selected and then click Next
  8. Select a restore point from the available list
  9. Click Next
  10. Click Next, at the Confirm your restore point screen
  11. Click Yes at the warning message
  12. Wait for the restore software to continue. Your computer will restart
  13. Once you log back in, go to your Desktop and see if the confirmation message appears: System Restore completed successfully.

Troubleshoot

System Restore errors in Windows Vista

If the wizard shows any error, try any of the following tips:

Fix #1: Run it in Safe Mode

Go to Windows Vista > Run in Safe Mode for instructions on how to start your system in Safe Mode and continue from there.

Fix #2: Disable Automatic Restart

  1. Right click on My Computer
  2. Go to Properties
  3. Go to the Advanced tab
  4. At the Startup and Recovery area, click on Settings
  5. Underneath System failure title, make sure the Automatically restart option is unchecked
  6. Click OK

Fix #3: Run the sfc /scannow command

  1. Open Command Prompt
  2. Type sfc /scannow
  3. Hit Enter

System Restore errors in Windows 7

If the restore wizard fails or displays an error, you can try one of the following tips.

Go to Use Easy Recovery Essentials to restore your computer or fix boot errors automatically.

Fix #1: Try a different restore point

If a certain restore point fails, try switching with a different restore point.

Fix #2: Turn off the restore software for all drives, except your main drive

  1. Go to Control Panel > System & Security > System > System Protection
  2. From the System Protection tab, make sure only your main drive is checked (this is usually C: and has the Windows icon next to it)
  3. Wait for the process to finish. It can take up to 20 minutes

Fix #3: Increase the space size for restore points

  1. Click Start
  2. Right-click on My Computer
  3. Click on Properties
  4. Choose the System Protection tab
  5. Select your main drive (where Windows is installed; usually C:)
  6. Click Configure
  7. Check the Max Usage slider and update accordingly

Fix #4: Run the restore process from a clean boot

  1. Reboot your system
  2. Press F8 to open Advanced Boot Options
  3. Choose Repair Your Computer
  4. Hit Enter
  5. At the System Recovery Options screen, choose System Restore

System Restore errors in Windows 8/10

If the wizard in Windows 8 displays errors, you try any of the following tips.

Go to Use Easy Recovery Essentials to restore your computer or fix boot errors automatically.

Fix #1: Disable any antivirus or security software you might be running

If the software isn’t working, go and disable any antivirus or security software your Windows 8 might be running and try again.

Fix #2: Run the sfc /scannow command

If you can’t boot into Windows 8:

  1. Boot 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)
  2. Open command prompt
  3. Type diskpart
  4. Hit Enter
  5. Type list volume
  6. Hit Enter
  7. Note the drives letter. Type exit
  8. Hit Enter
  9. Type the sfc command like this:
    sfc /scannow /offbootdir=d: /offwindir=d:windows

    where d is your drive letter where Windows is installed.

If you can boot into Windows 8:

  1. Open Command Prompt
  2. Type sfc /scannow
  3. Hit Enter

More Information

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    Read more at Windows Recovery Disks.

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Applicable Systems

This Windows-related knowledgebase article applies to the following operating systems:

  • Windows XP (all editions)
  • Windows Vista (all editions)
  • Windows 7 (all editions)
  • Windows 8 (all editions)
  • Windows 8.1 (all editions)
  • Windows 10 (all editions)

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How to Perform a System Restore from Command Prompt Windows 7

  1. Press the Power button to turn on your PC.
  2. Select the Safe Mode with Command Prompt by pressing the arrow keys.
  3. In the command prompt, type cd restore command ad hit Enter.
  4. Then type rstrui.exe command and hit Enter.
  5. Now, a System Restore window pops up.

Contents

  • 1 How do I run System Restore from command prompt?
  • 2 How do I restore my Windows 7 operating system?
  • 3 How do I restore my computer to factory settings windows 7 without CD?
  • 4 How do I reinstall Windows 7 without a disk?
  • 5 How do I repair Windows 7 without a disk?
  • 6 Why can’t I factory reset my PC Windows 7?
  • 7 How do you restore a computer to its factory settings?
  • 8 What does Rstrui EXE do?
  • 9 How do I reinstall Windows 7 from Windows 7?
  • 10 How do I reinstall Windows 7 with recovery disk?
  • 11 How do I run System Restore from BIOS?
  • 12 How do I find my Windows 7 product key using command prompt?
  • 13 How do I reinstall Windows with the same product key?
  • 14 Can I install Windows 7 without CD or USB?
  • 15 How do I restore my Windows laptop to factory settings?
  • 16 How do I install Windows 7 from command prompt?
  • 17 How do I reinstall Windows 7 without a product key?
  • 18 How do I reinstall Windows operating system?

How do I run System Restore from command prompt?

What to Know

  1. Open Command Prompt.
  2. Type this command in the Command Prompt window: rstrui.exe.
  3. Press Enter to open the System Restore wizard. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the System Restore.

How do I restore my Windows 7 operating system?

Follow these steps:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. Press F8 before the Windows 7 logo appears.
  3. At the Advanced Boot Options menu, select the Repair your computer option.
  4. Press Enter.
  5. System Recovery Options should now be available.

How do I restore my computer to factory settings windows 7 without CD?

Method 1: Reset your computer from your recovery partition

  1. 2) Right-click Computer, then select Manage.
  2. 3) Click Storage, then Disk Management.
  3. 3) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type recovery.
  4. 4) Click Advanced recovery methods.
  5. 5) Select Reinstall Windows.
  6. 6) Click Yes.
  7. 7) Click Back up now.

How do I reinstall Windows 7 without a disk?

If you don’t have a Windows 7 installation disc, however, you can simply create a Windows 7 installation DVD or USB that you can boot your computer from use to reinstall Windows 7. Create a bootable Windows 7 installation medium.

How do I repair Windows 7 without a disk?

How can I repair Windows 7 Professional without a disc?

  1. Try Repairing The Windows 7 Installation.
  2. 1a.
  3. 1b.
  4. Choose your language and click Next.
  5. Click Repair Your Computer and then select the operating system you want to repair.
  6. Click on the Startup Repair link from list of recovery tools in System Recovery Options.

Why can’t I factory reset my PC Windows 7?

The recovery partition has been damaged, and also wouldn’t go into the factory reset. If the factory restore partition is no longer on your hard drive, and you do not have HP recovery disks, you can NOT do a factory restore. The best thing to do is to do a clean install. It is called “custom” in the install process.

How do you restore a computer to its factory settings?

Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery. You should see a title that says “Reset this PC.” Click Get Started. You can either select Keep My Files or Remove Everything. The former resets your options to default and removes uninstalled apps, like browsers, but keeps your data intact.

What does Rstrui EXE do?

The file “rstrui.exe” is a part of Microsoft Windows; it is a command-line utility for running System Restore. That is, rstrui.exe does not pose a threat to the computer, but on the contrary, allows users to return the state of their computer to a previous point in time.

How do I reinstall Windows 7 from Windows 7?

Make sure your new Windows installation disc or USB drive is inserted into your PC, then restart your system. While your PC is booting, you’ll get a prompt to hit any key to boot from the disk or flash drive. Do so. Once you’re in the Windows 7 setup program, click Install.

How do I reinstall Windows 7 with recovery disk?

To use the system repair disc

  1. Insert the system repair disc into your CD or DVD drive.
  2. Restart your computer using the computer’s power button.
  3. If prompted, press any key to start the computer from the system repair disc.
  4. Choose your language settings, and then click Next.
  5. Select a recovery option, and then click Next.

How do I run System Restore from BIOS?

To perform system recovery from the BIOS:

  1. Enter the BIOS.
  2. On the Advanced tab, use the arrow keys to select Special Configuration, and then press Enter.
  3. Select Factory Recovery, and then press Enter.
  4. Select Enabled, and then press Enter.

How do I find my Windows 7 product key using command prompt?

Launch command prompt by searching CMD from the Windows search bar. Do right-click on the shown CMD and click on “Run as administrator“. Make sure you are using the Admin A/C. Then type “wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey” following command then press enter to retrieve license key.

How do I reinstall Windows with the same product key?

Anytime you need to reinstall Windows 10 on that machine, just proceed to reinstall Windows 10. It will automatically reactivate. So, there is no need to know or get a product key, if you need to reinstall Windows 10, you can use your Windows 7 or Windows 8 product key or use the reset function in Windows 10.

Can I install Windows 7 without CD or USB?

So is it possible to reinstall Windows 7 without CD? Well, the answer is Yes. The bootable USB can help you make it.

How do I restore my Windows laptop to factory settings?

How to factory reset on Windows 10

  1. Select Settings from the Start Menu.
  2. Select Updates and Security from the Setting Menu.
  3. Select Recovery from the Updates and Security Menu.
  4. Click Get Started under Reset this PC.
  5. Chosen to remove everything or keep files.

How do I install Windows 7 from command prompt?

Here’s how:

  1. Step 1: Open a command prompt with administrator privileges by clicking on the Start button, then type cmd in the search box and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
  2. Step 2: At the command prompt, type diskpart to enter the diskpart utility.
  3. Step 3: At the DISKPART> prompt, type list disk.

How do I reinstall Windows 7 without a product key?

Simply open System Properties using Windows + Pause/Break key or right-clicking on Computer icon and then clicking Properties, scroll down, click Activate Windows to activate your Windows 7. In other words, you don’t need to enter the product key. Yes, you don’t need to type the product key!

How do I reinstall Windows operating system?

The simplest way to reinstall Windows 10 is through Windows itself. Click ‘Start > Settings > Update & security > Recovery’ and then choose ‘Get started’ under ‘Reset this PC’. A full reinstall wipes your entire drive, so select ‘Remove everything’ to ensure a clean reinstall is performed.

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