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| Thread ID: 108549 | 2010-04-01 23:44:00 | What does restoring a Restore point actually restore? | BJay (13674) | Press F1 |
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| 871881 | 2010-04-01 23:44:00 | I have read somewhere that "Restoring a Restore point" 'will not alter your data'. If this is true then WHAT does it alter and what not alter? |
BJay (13674) | ||
| 871882 | 2010-04-02 00:36:00 | Basically System Restore will restore your Windows system settings (the Windows Registry), protected system files, and recently installed software. Meaning if you install a program for example and it all turns to custard, OR some other settings cause problems, restore will wind back the important files to the time you select. System restore is a great feature, BUT it can also be a bad option - meaning, many people think if you get malware on a PC simply run system restore and its gone :groan: NOPE-- The infection can attach its self in system Restore, and so it goes back for the ride. Thats why its often mentioned, when cleaning out a PC, disable system restore, other wise on reboot the infections will reappear. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 871883 | 2010-04-02 01:57:00 | I have read somewhere that "Restoring a Restore point" 'will not alter your data'. Actually, it will, if your data is stored in non-default locations. I have documents on the D:drive and have lost downloaded and other files after doing a system restore back to before they were downloaded. |
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