How to roll back the system Windows (Windows) 7

1. Method 1: Built-in System Restore
2. Method 2: Rollback from backup archive
3. Method 3: Rehabilitation of damaged system files
4. Method 4: Activate the system with the last normal configuration
5. Method 5: Rollback through "Safe Mode"
6. Method 6: Using the Recovery Environment

Sooner or later, all PC users find themselves in a situation where their computer starts to work intermittently or the OS does not start at all. In this case, the most convenient option is to roll back the system. This article will look at OS recovery methods in Windows 7.

See also:
How to roll back the system through the BIOS
How to roll back a Windows 8 system
How to roll back the Windows 10 system

All the difficulties encountered in the rollback of the system can be figuratively divided into three large groups, for each of which will be different and ways of recovery.

• It is possible to boot the system;
• The computer does not start at all;
• PC can be activated only in "Safe Mode".

Method 1: Built-in System Restore

This method is ideal for those users whose PC runs in standard mode. Its essence lies in the fact that you are returning the state of the system to a previously created control point, at which no global changes have yet been made that led to malfunctions. Some PCs automatically create these stages of preservation, and users of other equipment will have to attend to the presence of control points on their own.

1. Go to the “Start” menu and click on the “All Programs” heading.



2. In the list that appears, find the "Standard" directory.



3. Open the Utilities folder.



4. Click on the icon next to the words "System Restore" .



5. The system recovery program will automatically start, in the main window of which you need to click "Next" .



6. In the next window you will need to put a tick in front of the "Show all ..." item, after which all possible points for the system rollback will be displayed. Choose the period in which, in your opinion, the PC worked without failures, and click “Next” .



7. Click “Finish” to automatically start the rollback procedure. It is recommended to close all utilities and documents in advance, since the PC will restart immediately upon completion of the process.

Method 2: Rollback from backup archive

If you have bothered to create a backup of the system, this method is ideal for solving the problem. It is advisable to create such archives in those periods when the computer works most correctly.

1. Go to the "Start" menu and go to the "Control Panel" tab.



2. Locate the “System and Security” heading and click on it.



3. In the proposed list, click on the item "Backup and Restore" , then go to the heading "Restore from the archive . "



4. At the very bottom of the window, find the link “Restore system settings” , and after switching to a new tab, click on “Advanced methods” .



5. You need to select the first option proposed below, which begins with the phrase "Use the image of the system . "



6. You will be given the opportunity to make a backup of the current state. This can protect you if the recovery procedure fails. Select “Archive” or “Skip . ”



7. Save all documents opened on your PC and exit all applications, then click "Reload . "



8. Your PC will restart and immediately display a window with a suggestion to select a language for further work. Choose a convenient option for you and click on the "Next" button.



9. In the next tab you need to select the image from which the system will be restored. You can specify the last created copy by clicking on the appropriate button, or find an image on a PC by clicking “Select an image” .
10. To continue, click "Next . "



11. The next window will provide information about the settings of the period to which you are rolling back. Click Finish .



12. The “Recover computer from image” alert appears in which you need to click “Next” .
13. The OS will automatically return to the specified control point.

Method 3: Rehabilitation of damaged system files

During the operation of the computer can cause various faults in the system files. If the reason for the failure of the PC in this, then simply restore the damaged information.

1. Go to the "Start" menu and click on the "Standard" item.
2. Right-click on the “Command Line” column and select “Run as administrator” .



3. In the window that opens, enter the following command:
   Sfc / scannow
4. Press Enter .



5. An add-on is activated that detects all files corrupted on the PC and corrects the errors found on its own.
6. If a situation suddenly arises, when an inscription appears on the command line saying that it is impossible to restore one or another component, just follow the same steps, but having already entered safe mode. In more detail these actions will be considered in the method №5.

Method 4: Activate the system with the last normal configuration

Use this method should be in the case when the PC simply does not start in the usual way, even through the "Safe Mode" .

1. After activating the PC, go to the BIOS menu and, after waiting for the beep, quickly press the F8 key. These actions will transfer you to the window for choosing how to start the system.
2. Find the title “Last Known Good Configuration” and click on the Enter button. In order to move from one point to another, use the arrows on the keyboard.



3. Your PC will return when the OS was running without a glitch.

Often this method is used when you need to fix incorrectly installed drivers, or if there are errors in the main registry.

Method 5: Rollback through "Safe Mode"

There are situations when the PC is not activated by the usual method, but it can be launched through the "Safe Mode" .

1. Go to "Safe Mode" . To do this, when you start the PC, you need to press the F8 button and go to the corresponding item by clicking Enter .



2. After the computer starts up in the desired mode, you will need to perform a recovery using the standard rollback function or through a backup. These methods have been described in detail in methods # 1 and # 2.

Method 6: Using the Recovery Environment

This method is used when the computer does not start up in normal and safe mode.

1. Immediately after starting the PC, press the F8 key and select the “Computer troubleshooting” line . In the event that it is not possible to enter the required window, recovery will have to be done using a disk or flash drive. Having inserted it into the PC, click on the “System Restore” item.



2. The tab will automatically start with the suggested rollback options. You can select System Restore if there is a previously created control point. In the event that the PC has an archive containing the necessary information, click on the “System Image Recovery” item.

Depending on the selected rollback method, the further recovery procedure will be different. More on how this can be done has been described in the methods above.

As you can see, there are many different ways to restore the system. The choice of a suitable method depends on the state of your computer. System recovery can be done anyway, even when the PC does not start up in normal or safe mode.