How to Find a Restore Point in XP

Find a restore point before you restore Windows XP.

Microsoft Windows XP allows you to restore the machine to a previous point using the built-in System Restore application. Even if you have manually created a restore point or have allowed Windows XP to automatically create restore points, you must know how to find the restore points to be able to restore your computer. Restore points are sorted by the date they were created and can be accessed from within the System Restore application.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" button, then go to "All Programs." Point to "System Tools." Click on "System Restore."

2. Choose "Restore my computer to an earlier time" when the System Restore application loads. Click on "Next."

3. Select a date on the calendar on the left side of the System Restore window. Look at the right pane to see if any restore points exist for that date.

4. Click on older dates until you find one where a restore point exists. Watch for manually created restore points that you have named if you are looking for a specific restore point.

5. Select "Next" and allow Windows XP to restart if you wish to restore the system to the restore point you find.

Tips & Warnings

• You must be logged in with administrative powers to complete this action.

References

• Microsoft Technet: How to Restore Windows XP to a Previous State
• Bleeping Computer: Windows XP System Restore Guide