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Available only on windows ME (Millennium) and Windows XP

System Restore is designed to automatically monitor and record changes made to the core Windows system files and to the registry. System Restore can then allow you to undo (or "roll back") a change that caused instability in your system. This is accomplished by periodically recording a "Restore Point" (or System CheckPoint) that gives you the ability to roll your system back to the point in time when your computer was known to function properly.

System Restore is not intended to be an "uninstaller" or a backup program. If Windows does not function properly after installing software or drivers, you should use the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel (or use the program's uninstaller) to remove the software before using System Restore.

To start System Restore, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore. The first time you use System Restore, there are two options on the Welcome page:
- Restore my computer to an earlier time
- Create a restore point
2. Click Restore my computer to an earlier time and click Next. A calendar appears.
3. In the calendar, choose which Restore Point to roll your system back to.
4. Click Next. You are prompted to close all applications before completing the Restore process because the computer will restart.
5. A confirmation screen appears. Click Next the unit will now restart.
6. The unit will restart. After it has loaded Windows there will be one more confirmation screen, press Ok.

Manual restore points can be created before installing device drivers or software if you are uncertain how they will affect the overall performance of Windows. If you are unable to use the program's uninstaller to remove the software, you can roll back to the manual restore point that you created. To create a manual Restore Point, follow these steps:

1. Click Create a restore point, and then click Next.
2. Enter the description of your Restore Point and then click Next to confirm the creation.
3. Click OK or Home