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Applies to all editions of Windows Vista.

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Undo System Restore

If you tried using System Restore to fix a problem but the problem remained or other problems were introduced, you can undo the restore operation. After you undo System Restore, you can try using a different restore point.

  1. Open System Restore by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, clicking System Tools, and then clicking System Restore.‌ Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  2. Click Undo System Restore, and then click Next.

  3. Review your choices, and then click Finish.

    Your computer will restart. When finished, you'll see a confirmation that the undo process is completed.

Note

Note

If you use System Restore when the computer is in safe mode, you cannot undo the restore operation. However, you can run System Restore again and choose a different restore point if one exists.

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