Method for doing System Restore

Frank Hermes 0 Reputation points
2026-08-26T16:31:50.84+00:00

I need to do a system restore to yesterday, 08/26/2026

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  1. Marcin Policht 106.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-08-26T16:38:09.8933333+00:00

    First check whether a restore point from 08/25/2026 exists. Press Win + R, type rstrui.exe, and press Enter. This opens System Restore. Select Choose a different restore point, click Next, and look for a restore point created on 08/25/2026. If one exists, select it and click Scan for affected programs to see what applications, drivers, or updates may be changed.

    If the restore point you want is not displayed, select Show more restore points if that option is available. Windows does not necessarily create a restore point every day, so you can only restore to a point that actually exists. System Restore generally affects Windows system files, drivers, registry settings, and installed applications, but it does not normally delete your personal documents, pictures, or other user files.

    Once you select the appropriate restore point, click Next, verify the restore point details, and select Finish. Windows will restart and perform the restoration. Do not interrupt the computer while the restoration is running. After Windows starts again, you can open System Restore and verify that the selected restore point was successfully applied.

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    hth

    Marcin

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    2026-08-26T16:32:05.0333333+00:00

    To restore Windows to a restore point from yesterday, use System Restore and select the restore point dated 08/26/2026 if it is available.

    If Windows still starts:

    1. Open System Restore using either method:
      • Control Panel > Recovery > Open System Restore
      • Press Windows + R, type rstrui.exe, and press Enter
    2. In Restore system files and settings, select Next.
    3. Select the restore point for 08/26/2026.
    4. If it is not shown, select Show more restore points.
    5. Optionally select Scan for affected programs to see which apps and drivers will be removed.
    6. Select Next > Finish.
    7. Windows restarts automatically after the restore point is applied.

    If Windows does not start:

    1. Boot into Windows Recovery Environment.
    2. Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Restore.
    3. Select the restore point for 08/26/2026.
    4. If needed, select Show more restore points.
    5. Optionally select Scan for affected programs.
    6. Select Next > Finish.
    7. After the restore point is applied, select Restart.

    Important:

    • System Restore does not affect personal files.
    • It can remove recently installed apps and drivers.
    • If the device is encrypted, the BitLocker recovery key may be required in Windows RE.
    • On Windows 11 version 24H2, 25H2, 26H1, and Windows Server 2025, some restore points may not be usable if they do not meet the required security checks while VBS is enabled.

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