How To Restore Windows 10 To A Restore Point. In this article, you will learn what is a system restore, how long a System restore takes, and how to restore Windows to a Restore Point. System restore is used to fix the PC problems and issues. You can easily restore your computer to a specific point. The System Restore procedures of Windows 10, 8, and 7 are almost the same. Let us discuss how to restore Windows to an earlier point.
What Is a System Restore Point?
System Restore allows you to revert back your PC to the last working state. If your computer shows errors and problems while starting any application or driver, you can solve this issue by System Restore. Windows creates a restore point periodically. You can also create it manually at any time (if required).
It is important to always create a new Windows 10 system restore point, before installing a new driver or application or running a Windows update. You can run the recent restore point if anything goes wrong.
How Long Does A System Restore Take?
System Restore takes around 30 minutes and an additional 15 minutes for final setup. If it takes a longer time than required, then it will probably have been stuck. Windows 7 system restore time is a little bit more. All the steps in creating and restoring a system restore point are easy to follow.
To know, how to create a System Restore point; read the article.
To know, how to fix stuck System Restore; read the article.
How To Restore Windows 10 To A Restore Point?
If your computer is creating issues and various problems, fix it as soon as possible by restoring it to an earlier point. System Restore Point can be created automatically or manually. Follow the steps:
1.Click on ‘Start’ button.
2.Type ‘Restore’.
3.Click on ‘Create A Restore Point’.
4.You’ll see a ‘System Properties’ dialog box.
5.Click on ‘System Restore’.
6.‘System Restore Wizard’ will open.
7.Click on ‘Next’ button and move forward.
8.Available restoring points will be listed.
9.It contains the most recent ‘Automatic Restore Point’ already set by the system and manual restore points.
10.Tick ‘Show More Restore Points’.
11.You’ll see all restoring points created by the Windows periodically
12.Select the ideal restore point.
13.Then click on ‘Scan For Affected Programs’.
14.Two separate lists of ‘programs and drivers’ dialog box will appear.
15.First list shows programs that are going to be deleted.
16.Second list shows programs that can be restored.
17.Programs that are restored might not work properly. Install them again.
18.Click on ‘Close’ and then ‘Next’.
19.You can directly click on ‘Next’, if you don’t want to scan the program.
18.It will now ask for confirmation of which drive you want to restore.
19.Select Windows containing drive and click on ‘Next’.
20.Click on ‘Finish’.
21.System Restore will again confirm you for the process as it cannot be undone.
22.Click on ‘Yes’.
The process will start and it will take around 40 minutes to finish. When the process is finished, check if the Windows is working properly or not.