How To Fix Windows Installation Errors From System Restore Points

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to fix Windows installation errors from system restore points:

Preparation

• Identify the error: Determine what error message you’re experiencing and refer to the Windows Event Viewer (Eventvwr) to find more information about the issue.

• Save your work: Before attempting to repair or reinstall, save any open files or applications to avoid losing data.

• Back up important files: If you have backups of your system files, consider creating a restore point before attempting to fix the error.

Method 1: Using System Restore

• Open Control Panel: Click on the Start button and select “Control Panel.”

• System and Security: In the Control Panel, click on “Safety” or “Maintenance.”

• System Protection: Select “Check for Online Services to Restart Now” and then “Apply Changes.”

• Windows Recovery Tools: Click on “Windows Error Repair Tool” or “System Restore” (depending on your version of Windows).

• Choose a restore point: Select the date you want to use as a restore point, including the time.

• Click Next and follow prompts to complete the restore process.

Method 2: Using System Configuration

• Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc: This will open the System Configuration utility.

• Advanced system settings: Click on “Advanced system settings” in the left-hand menu.

• System Protection: Scroll down and select “Services to Start Automatically.”

• Uncheck any problematic services: Look for services that are marked as “Delayed Start” or have a high priority, which might be causing the issue.

• Click OK to confirm.

Method 3: Using Command Prompt

• Open Command Prompt: Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc and select “Command Prompt (Admin)” from the menu.

• **Type net use [drive]:and enter the drive you want to use for the restore point.

• cd /d [drive]\Windows\and then typerundll32.exe sysdm.cpl,RestoreSystem`.

• Click OK to complete the restore process.

Method 4: Using Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)

• Open WinRE: Press F11 while booting your computer from a USB drive or CD/DVD.

• Boot into UEFI firmware: Enter the BIOS settings and set the Boot Order to have the USB drive at the top.

• Select the restore point you want to use (or select “No option” if none is listed).

• Save changes and exit: Save your changes and exit WinRE.

After fixing the error

• Reinstall Windows: Reboot your computer and follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall Windows.

• Install updates: Install any available security updates or drivers after the new Windows installation.

Remember that using system restore points can potentially cause system instability, so be careful when choosing a restore point. It’s also recommended to create regular backups of your files and data to minimize the risk of data loss in case you need to fix an error from scratch.