Restore System Files and SettingsUse the following steps to restore system files and settings.
- Close any open programs.
- From the Windows Vista default Start menu, click All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click System Restore.
Note: System Restore can also be opened by typing Start Search keyword: rstrui.
- In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.
- In the System Restore dialog box, click Recommended restore, and then click Next.
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Note: If a different restore point is needed, select Choose a different restore point, and then click Next. Select a day and time from the list when the computer was working properly, and then click Next.
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- In the Confirm your restore point dialog box, click Finish.
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- In the System Restore dialog box, click Yes. The computer restarts and make the appropriate changes.
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- After the computer returns to Windows, in the System Restore dialog box, click Close.
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- Determine whether the computer is working properly. If it does not work properly, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date.