How to Backtrack a Server
If you install problematic software or need to backtrack changes to your Windows server, you must use the System Restore option, which rolls back changes in the Windows registry to a date when your server was stable. Windows server operating systems create full backups of your system and store them in a utility named System State Backup. Restoring to a previous system state removes malfunctioning software or configurations that cause issues on the server.
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Instructions
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Log in to the Windows server using an account that has administrative privileges on the server. Click the Windows "Start" button and type "system state backup." Press Enter to open the utility.
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Click the "+" sign next to the hard drive that contains your backups. By default, Windows creates backups on the "C" drive.
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Click "SystemStateBackup" to expand a list of backups. Each backup is displayed with a date. Select a backup that has a date when the server was stable.
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Right-click the backup you want to use to roll back server changes and click "Restore." The server's system state is restored to the specified date.
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Click "Yes" to confirm that you want to restore the server. After the system restore completes, reboot your computer.
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