How to Reinstall Windows Backup

Use a backup to reinstall Windows files.

When your computer experiences a problem and stops functioning correctly, using a backup may be the best or only solution to get it working again. Installing the backup restores files, applications and settings to the way they were when the backup was created. The downside of installing a backup is that any changes made to the system after the backup was created will be lost. This includes new photos or documents that were on the hard drive.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button, then "Control Panel."

2. Type "recovery" in the Control Panel search box, then click "Recovery" from the displayed results.

3. Click "Advanced Recovery Methods."

4. Click "Use a System Image you Created Earlier to Recover Your Computer," then complete the steps on the recovery wizard.

References

• Microsoft: Restore Your Computer From a System Image Backup