Back up your programs, system settings, and files.
Learn more about how to help your computer recover from a serious error.
What is System Restore?
Restore your computer from a system image backup
Create a restore point
Turn System Restore on or off
Choosing an advanced recovery method
What are the system recovery options in Windows 7?
What is safe mode?
Startup Repair: frequently asked questions
Create a system repair disc
Back up your files
Recover lost or deleted files
System Restore: frequently asked questions
How much disk space does System Restore require?
What types of files does System Restore change?
Delete a restore point
What is Recovery?
What is a system image?
Back up your programs, system settings, and files
Restore files from a backup
Change where you back up your files
Previous versions of files: frequently asked questions
Troubleshooting in Windows
What is Action Center?
Check for solutions to software problems
Why do some solutions or problem reports stop showing up in Action Center?
Update a driver for hardware that isn't working properly
Updates: frequently asked questions
Exit a program that isn't responding
End a process
Start your computer in safe mode
Diagnostic tools to use in safe mode
Advanced startup options including safe mode
