To restore your Windows 10 operating system, follow these steps:
- Click on Start, then go to All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and System Restore. The System Restore window will open.
- Choose a different restore point and click Next.
How to Restart the Computer Without Losing Everything
To restart the computer without deleting all your files, follow these steps for Windows 11/10:
- Search for "Reset this PC" in the Windows search bar. Then, click on "Open".
- In the "Reset this PC" field, click on "Reset PC".
- Choose "Keep my files".
- Select the "Local Reinstallation" option.
What to Do if the Computer Doesn’t Restore
If the computer doesn’t restore, here’s what you can do:
- Access the settings, choose Update & Security, and select Recovery.
- Choose "Restart now" under the Advanced startup section.
- This will allow the system to restart into the advanced startup settings menu.
- At this point, go to Troubleshoot, then Advanced options, then Startup Settings, and then Restart.
How to Restore Windows 10 Without Compromising Personal Data
To restore Windows 10 without compromising personal data, follow these steps:
- Select Troubleshoot, Advanced options, and Reset this PC.
- Windows will now offer three alternatives: "Keep my files and apps," "Keep my files," and "Remove everything."
- After choosing "Keep my files," click on "Restore".
How Long Does the System Restart Take?
The operation generally takes between 20 and 45 minutes, depending on the system’s size, but definitely not a few hours. It restores the system configuration while the system is initializing. In different situations, you may try to perform a restoration in WinRE.
How to Restore Data After Formatting Windows 7
To restore data after formatting Windows 7 on a computer, follow these steps:
- Use Safe Mode and the Last Known Good Configuration option.
- Perform a startup repair.
- Complete the system restore.
- Repair system files using the System File Checker tool.
- Repair boot problems using Bootrec.exe.
How to Restore Windows 8 Without Losing Files
To reset Windows 8 without losing data, follow these steps:
- Press the [Windows] + [i] key combination on the desktop and select the left sidebar "Change PC settings".
- Select "Update & Recovery" and then "Recovery".
How to Remove Windows 7 from the Restore Point
To remove Windows 7 from the restore point, follow these steps:
- Before starting the computer, press the F8 key multiple times.
- Choose Safe Mode with Command Prompt in the Advanced Boot Options.
- To start the System Configuration Restore, search for "rstrui.exe" and press Enter.
How to Restore Windows 10 from a USB Drive
To restore Windows 10 using a USB drive, follow these steps:
Restore Windows 10 with a USB command
Solution: Create a flash drive with at least 16 GB and connect it to your computer.
- This will start the guide process for creating a recovery drive.
- Now click Next after selecting the flash drive to use for restoration.