How can I use system restore, to create a restore point, which will remove all changes made for data files too.? That is get the computer to an exact
same state as it was prior to the system restore.
Re: System restore ? ... all changes made for data files too.? ... That is get the computer to an exact same state as it was prior to the system restore.... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: info on system restore w.xp home ... Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows:... will be saved if there are .exe and .cab extensions with other items ...System Restore restores the operating system ... only, and does nothing for your applications, data files, etc ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain)
Re: System Restore, Multiple Partitions ... but I think using System Restore to go back to a point further than two weeks ago isn't practical. ... You should be backing up both drives, along with any other files you can't afford to lose, on a regular basis to CD/DVD or an external hard drive. ... If you have problems with XP requiring a reinstall of the OS, you're still going to have to reinstall all your programs. ... I understand that a reinstall of the OS will force me to reinstall my programs but the data files of those programs are located on D with the programs so I won't have to reinstall the data files for each program although I also back up those data files on a regular basis. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
Re: System Restore, Multiple Partitions ... using System Restore to go back to a point further than two ... System Restore will not help restore lost data files....reinstall all your programs. ... Leave System Restore turned on for both your C and D drives.... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
Re: System Restore, Multiple Partitions ... should be allocated to System Restore.... System Restore will not help restore lost data files....reinstall all your programs. ... Leave System Restore turned on for both your C and D drives.... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
