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Restoring Windows 7 did not work, I hoped for it, why? What are shadow copies and why aren't they created for me? How to get a separate file from a system image? Why are my restore points missing? Such interesting questions are asked by both simple users and advanced ones. In this article, we tried to fully consider the rather complicated issue of recovering files, as well as the Windows 7 operating system itself, with the recovery tools built into it. The topic of Windows 7 recovery is quite extensive, for ease of perception, we divided it into several articles. Sincerely, Remontcompa.ru

Restoring Windows 7

Windows 7 has many data recovery and backup tools:

And maybe you will be interested in How to restore Windows 7 using the Recovery Environment. We will consider all possible ways Windows 7 recovery, with a variety of malfunctions and malfunctions, as you can see, a lot of articles turned out, but I promise you, they are all interesting, much of what will be said below is known only to the most experienced system administrators.
Setting System protection Windows 7.

Recovery points->Start->Control Panel->System and Security->System->System Protection. It is System Protection that controls the creation of the Windows 7 recovery, which includes an archive copy of the System Settings, for quick recovery the state that was before any of your unsuccessful actions that led to the unstable operation of the computer. When you restore your computer using restore points, your personal documents and folders will not be affected. On the one hand, this is good, but on the other hand, if you need to return an accidentally deleted file, you will not be able to do this, but it is possible to restore your file using the Previous versions of files or shadow copies function (read point #2 Previous versions of files), but only if System Protection was enabled for the drive on which the file was located.

Also, if you want to back up not only Windows 7 system files, but also your personal data, you can use the Backup Computer Data function ( Full description in paragraph 3). You also need to know that if you changed after creating the point Windows 7 recovery password, the old one will be returned to you, create a password recovery disk.

Read more about how Windows 7 restore points work.

Previous File Versions->or shadow copies, are used to recover deleted or incorrectly edited files, such as your documents, photos, music, etc. Works only when the corresponding disk with files is enabled. System protection. You can enable protection for all disks of your computer, this way you will insure all personal folders, as well as system files. For example: if you have enabled monitoring of the C:\ system drive in the System Protection Recovery Options, then the Previous versions of files function is available for all folders and files on this drive (link to the full article at the top).

Computer Backup->Has two useful tools.

Launch Recovery->We restore broken system files that prevent Windows 7 from starting normally with the help of a rather serious tool->Recovery Environment, which is created when installing the operating system in a hidden partition and contains five other tools: Startup Repair, System Restore, System Image Recovery, fixing both boot problems and other numerous malfunctions and malfunctions.

This topic is very large and deserves a separate article, which I wrote for you-> How to restore Windows 7 using the recovery environment (link to the full article at the top).

Windows 7 recovery disk->used when it is impossible to use the recovery environment and all the above methods. The Windows 7 recovery disk must be used to boot the computer, it contains Windows 7 recovery tools that can be used to repair operating system boot problems or restore it completely with all the files from the backup copy, which we will do.

Windows 7 Safe Mode, as well as safe mode with command line support, will help in case of serious malfunctions that occur in the operating system, it is not possible to load it in such cases in the usual way, but in Safe Mode, Windows 7 boots. In this mode, only the main system services and drivers are launched, after booting the system in safe mode, you need to think about exactly what your last actions caused instability in your work and fix them (link to the article at the top).

In this article, we will talk about ways to restore Windows to working order. Of course, such a recovery is not possible in a magical way, but only with the help of preliminary measures that will subsequently give us the opportunity to return to a normally configured system and cancel or remove unwanted changes. In addition, we will discuss the security of user information, which is not part of the operating system, the security of which, however, is equally important.

Method one: using system restore points.

Windows 7 restore points are used to undo erroneously made changes, that is, they reduce the likelihood of a system crash due to a human factor. Points are created weekly, and also before critical changes in the system (installation of programs and drivers), saved changes usually affect system settings. Checkpoints are created for disks that have the system protection function enabled, the saved information is located in the “System Volume Information” folders. By default, System Protection is only enabled for the drive where Windows is installed, and protection for other drives must be enabled manually. Custom files saved as shadow copies can be reverted using the "Previous File Versions" feature. It is worth noting that a rollback to a saved point deletes programs and drivers installed between the creation of this point and the current point in time, so all changes made after saving the restore point will be lost (this does not apply to the user's personal files).

A Windows 7 restore point is created using a dialog box that can be opened by successively following the path Start / Control Panel / System and Security / System / System Protection. For example, you have a desire to install complex software, but you are afraid to make such serious changes - for insurance, you need to create a point (snapshot) of the system disk. In the event that the operation of Windows 7 is disrupted, a program or a number of programs has ceased to start normally, a restore from a saved point is applied - all changes made are overwritten by earlier values, without any changes in user data. After recovery, you need to restart the computer - in this case, the system will return to the state that preceded the installation of the software. In case of serious problems that prevent the operating system from starting, you can resort to system recovery from “Safe Mode”, which can be accessed by holding down the F8 key when the computer boots.

The allocated space for recovery points can be set independently, it is recommended from 10% to 15% of the total disk space. This parameter determines how long points will be stored, since when the maximum specified volume is reached, older recovery points will be deleted, replaced by freshly created ones.

So, let's summarize:

• Windows 7 restore points are used to roll back if the system is damaged due to changes made to it;
• Dots save only OS system settings;
• When restoring, later changes in the settings, installed drivers and programs are lost;
• Access points are not backups, as they are stored on the same disks and, if they fail (or are accidentally formatted), they are lost along with the rest of the information;
• Recovery is performed without formatting the disk, overwriting and deleting system files.

Method two: archiving and backup.

Archiving of data from the marked disks can be performed both on any other disk on built-in media, and on a connected media, for greater data safety - manually or automatically, according to a schedule. Thus, backup copies are created for your files, from which even an accidentally deleted file can be restored at any time.

Backup settings are made in the Start / Control Panel / System and Security / Backup and Restore dialog box. Here, parameters and archiving objects are selected, and automatic archiving mode is configured, or manual archiving is started.

Restoration can be done either by completely overwriting data from the archive to the source disk, or by selecting individual folders and files. Also, if you have multiple archive versions, you can select older versions (the default is the latest archive).

Conclusions:

• Data archiving is used to restore any previously saved user or system files;
• When restoring, only the data saved in the archive is overwritten;
• Archiving of files performed on other disks according to a schedule is a backup and allows you to restore data after formatting or physical damage to the storage medium;
• Recovery is performed without formatting the disk, overwriting and adding files to the specified location.

Method Three: Create an Image of Windows 7

In the "Backup and Restore" section, you can create an image of the operating system, which is an exact copy of the system disk. It is not possible to select individual files from the image for recovery, it expands as a whole, replacing all current data on the disk. The image is, as it were, a snapshot of the system that preserves absolutely all the nuances of the settings, and therefore can be used by you to reinstall the system with preinstalled programs. For example, do you periodically have to reinstall Windows 7 in the office? Install the system once, make the settings you need, install the necessary software and make an image of the system. Now, if necessary, you will not spend a lot of time reinstalling the system and reinstalling programs - deploying a disk image will solve your problems in just 5-7 minutes. It is worth noting that the image can only be saved to another drive, in addition, both the drive from which the image is created and the destination drive must be formatted in NTFS.

• Creation Windows image 7 needed for recovery installed system in a state identical to the moment of recording the image;
• When restoring, the system disk is completely overwritten, all data that existed on the disk before is destroyed;
• Creating an image of the system is its backup, restoring from the image will return you a customized Windows 7 even after the physical death of the media;
• User files are restored, but there is no possibility to restore them separately, it is recommended to use archiving for this

Method four: return the PC to the state of a freshly installed system

In order not to reinstall Windows 7 from scratch using installation discs or flash drives, you can use the system capabilities to return the computer to a “clean slate” state, with Windows 7 just installed. To do this, in the “Backup and restore files” section, there is an item “Return computer to the state specified by the manufacturer”.
This method deletes all data from the computer and restores the operating system. Of course, this method does not restore data, it is only a way to return to the virgin purity of the untouched Windows 7 operating system.

Peculiarities:

• Restoring completely destroys user data and system settings;
• It is not a backup - only the operating system is restored, with the manufacturer's settings;
• It is a replacement for reinstalling the system from bootable media.

Method five: third-party backup tools

There are many utilities designed both for backing up individual files and folders, and for creating disk images, both system and any other. These are software products from Acronis, and Symantec Ghost, and HP Data Protector, and many others. All of them allow you to quite flexibly configure copy settings, set a schedule for its automatic execution, offer the creation of disks and other bootable media for data recovery in case of a system crash, regardless of its complete or partial inoperability. Use one of these utilities, or use the built-in Windows 7 system recovery tools - the choice is yours.

One of the worst things that can happen to your computer or laptop installed windows 7 windows 8 windows 8.1 or windows 10 - download failed. Then be sure to run the startup repair tool.

Well, if you have a saved restore point, then you can often start your computer or laptop in safe mode and roll back.

But if windows 7 does not start, then startup recovery can most often be done in this way, moreover, windows 7 starts startup recovery on its own.

With windows 10, this option will not work. In it, restore points and even safe mode are disabled by default, and no one turns them on on their own and does not even suspect it.

Very often restart recovery when windows boot 7 can go for a very long time, you can say constantly to infinity and there will be no result. If the work is hurried, then panic and hassle all the time for a long time.

What to do if the automatic tool does not solve the startup error problem, and the endless recovery is only annoying. Maybe BIOS will help? Maybe if there is no flash drive? These questions are answered below.

How to restore startup when windows 7 crashes

So, you turn on a computer or laptop with windows 7, but they do not boot. Usually, after this, automatic startup recovery starts and spins indefinitely.

This happens because the system is looking for a restore point, but does not find it and keeps trying again. Turn off. None of this will work if it doesn't work the first time.

To fix the problem, you already need an installation disk, which you naturally do not have. If it is not night, and you have high-speed Internet, then the situation is fixable.

Download windows 7 on the Internet, only be sure to use the bit depth that you have installed. Damn that's a nuisance I didn't think of. How to download if the computer or laptop does not start.

Yes, if there is only one PC and there is no way to download, you need to go to friends, otherwise there is no way. Let's count - downloaded. Next, you need a disk or flash drive to burn the downloaded Windows 7.

How to record, I will not describe hundreds of instructions online, including videos. If everything is ready, change the BIOS settings to boot from a USB flash drive or disk and proceed with the installation.

During installation, we reach the place when you see system restore. Picture below.

Click on it. The system will search and find your OS

Now, as you can see in the figure below, select startup recovery and wait for the system to restore it.

This is the best way out of such a critical situation. And what to do if there is no disk with the OS.

Another startup recovery option

If there is no disk with a recorded OS, but perhaps you have a friend who has a computer or laptop running windows 7 of the same bit depth as yours.

Then go to him, on the way buy a blank DVD disc and come with the help of a friend's PC to make a recovery disc.

I won’t describe how, otherwise the book will turn out. You will find it on the net. After that, when you come home, you can restore the startup of your PC.

Startup recovery on windows 10

On windows 10, the option described above is also suitable, but do not rush. Although Safe Mode is disabled by default, you can still enable it.

To do this, you will need to emergency shutdown your laptop or computer three times in a row.

As soon as you see the logo, immediately force it to turn off, you can even turn it off if it doesn’t work with the buttons.

On the fourth time, you should see a screen with different boot options. Only here again the discrepancy turns out.

In version 10, the automatic creation of restore points is disabled, and you naturally did not enable it yourself.

Then you have only one option left. Start your PC in safe mode and try fixing the errors manually.

Remember what was installed last and remove. You can also use error correction programs. In a word, troubleshoot.

There is one more option. This is the use of a life sd disk. In this case, you will have the opportunity to edit the registry, and only users who understand what they are doing can do this.

On the web, how to do this is easy to find descriptions. I won't touch on them here, and I've almost written a pamphlet like that. Good luck.

The Windows 7 recovery procedure is a return to the original state of the computer system, the backup point of which was previously set. That is, to carry out the procedure, the system must necessarily have restore points.

On a note!

Carrying out this kind of procedure is required in case of problems with installed programs, slowdowns and other system violations. After recovery, the operating system will return to its original state, when all elements were working normally.

The Windows 7 operating system has three recovery methods: using the OS utility, using the system disk, or through System Restore. For more detailed data, you need to consider each method separately.

Restoring Windows 7 using the built-in utility in the system

This procedure is possible if the OS boots without any violations and there is access to the programs:

System Restore via Safe Mode

If the above method cannot be used, then move on to another method. In this case, they are used, which helps even in the most difficult situations:

Recovery using a Windows 7 disc

There are situations when it is impossible to restore the system by any of the previously considered methods. In this case, you will need. If it is not available, you can find a file with a system image on the Internet and download it to disk. Already having such a disk, do the following:

On a note!

It is worth noting that in case of detection of malfunctions, you need to start with the built-in utility in the system. Each of the methods is quite simple and intuitive to manage. The creation of restore points is done by the computer itself, but it is possible to create your own.

If you have any questions, leave them in the comments!

Hi all! Last time on a blog for novice users, we talked about operating system. Today we will touch on the topic how to restore windows 7 using a recovery disk. You can bring the OS into working condition:

• Restore the OS to a previous state from an automatically created restore point.
• Using the system image.
• With a boot disk.
• System recovery disk.

Create a recovery drive

In order to use the recovery tools, you must press the F8 key when the system boots. But what to do when on a laptop, when you press this button, the transition to the required section does not occur? Then we follow the path: Start -> Control Panel -> Backup Computer Data. Or Start-> Control Panel-> Recovery (screenshot) -> Start the recovery system, if it doesn’t work then-> Advanced recovery methods(as in the screenshot below)

If the first option “worked” for you, then after pressing the > button, the system will prompt us to create a recovery disk:

And we first get into this menu:

And then we proceed to the creation procedure itself.

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In order to use this feature, you and I need to have a "blank DVD" on hand. Which we insert into the drive, and press the button\u003e. After the recording is over, you will have a tool to restore the health of your hardware.

How to restore the OS using a recovery disk

To do this, you need to insert it into the drive and turn on the reboot to enter BIOS. Next in BOOT menu, where to install a CD / DVD drive in a priority position, that is, the first. The second number should be the drive on which your working operating system is installed.
After restarting the computer, the system will prompt you to make a choice. Thus we can restore windows 7 methods that are shown in the picture below and possibly without its complete reinstallation.

Windows 7 recovery on a laptop, F9 key

I want to remind you once again that it is better to deal with archiving issues immediately after installation, and checking the operability of restoring the operating system. That is, so far, it has not been subjected to virus attacks. As personal experience has shown, on stationary computers, all types of built-in "chips" of the seven work. But with laptops, everything is much more complicated, especially with those that come without windows 7 preinstalled. Many of you know that the F9 key is in laptops serves to restore the OS. But there is also a “but” here, because after using this feature, your hard drive will be clean, like when buying a laptop in a store. Reinstallation of the "OS" in this case occurs from a hidden partition on the disk, created automatically during its initial installation.

When working in Windows 7 OS, serious errors can occur, after which the operating system simply stops starting in normal mode. However, this is not a reason to get a Windows boot disk out of a dusty corner to reinstall it. Win 7 has in its arsenal the Recovery Environment - a powerful tool that will help restore the previous state of the operating system, avoiding the loss of data on your PC or laptop. In addition, other tools for resuscitation of Win 7 are available to users.

Windows 7 System Recovery Methods

You can revive Win 7:

• using a restore point;
• using safe mode;
• via command line;
• through the Recovery Environment;
• using a disk with the image of Win 7;
• using the Win recovery disk.

Rollback to a restore point from under Windows

If the OS boots normally, but you want to restore it to a previous state using a restore point, do the following:

Restoring the operating system to a restore point will allow you to remove the software that caused the PC to malfunction, undo unwanted changes, and return back to the state of the operating system when everything worked correctly and booted properly. And last but not least: no data loss will occur, and all your recent documents will remain in place. Some files may remain duplicated by slightly changing their name. You can delete unnecessary copies of these files yourself.

Note: This process is completely reversible. If necessary, you can cancel it and restore the Windows 7 system using another point.

Rolling back the operating system in safe mode

This Windows 7 system recovery method is almost identical to the previous one. It is used in situations where Win does not start in normal mode:

Starting Win 7 Recovery from Command Prompt

In some cases, when Win 7 does not start in any mode other than safe, the following method helps: restore the Windows 7 system using the command line. You can execute it like this:

Rolling back the OS state through the Recovery Environment

The Windows 7 recovery environment includes 5 tools that offer the PC user various ways to troubleshoot problems related to the health of a computer running Win 7. It is created automatically in a hidden partition. This happens when you install Win 7, be it "Maximum" or any other version.

To restore Windows 7 with this method, do the following:

Note: The first step is to start the OS with Last Known Good Configuration.

The operating system automatically remembers the parameters of the last successful start of the PC in normal mode and applies them when this option is selected. As a result, you can quickly regain access to the system without the slightest loss of data. If this method helps the PC user solve the problem, the question "How to roll back the Windows 7 system?" immediately stop worrying you.

Restoring Win 7 using an image disk

This Windows resuscitation method will allow you to return the lost functionality to the operating system, even if it categorically refuses to start in safe mode. You will need a bootable DVD with the version of Win 7 you have installed. If there is no OS image on the PC, create it yourself. To do this, go to the control panel and select the "Archive computer data" item. Then select the item indicated in the screenshot below and follow the instructions.

Restoring Win 7 using a recovery disk

If, by pressing the F8 button, you did not find the line "Troubleshooting your computer" in the list, restoring Windows 7 using the system recovery disk will help. This happens if the user accidentally deletes the recovery environment partition, which is located in the Recovery directory of the system local drive. Do you think it remains only to remove Win 7 and install it again? This is not necessary - changes can be undone without having to reinstall the OS.

Often, users of computers running Windows 7 encounter operating system health problems. Computer problems usually appear when it slows down and programs do not open. Also, the computer may not start at all or do it every other time.

The reasons that cause problems in the performance of the operating system can be very different. For example, if a computer gets virus, it can damage system files. Also, difficulties with the PC may appear during installation. low-quality software, which can damage the structure of system files. To solve the problem with the health of a computer on Windows 7, you need to roll back to the previous restore point.

To protect the OS in Windows 7, restore points are used that the system periodically creates. Essentially, restore points are previous state of Windows 7 system files. To help the Windows 7 PC user, we have prepared a material that will describe the detailed system recovery process in various ways.

Recovery in the loaded seven

If your Windows 7 computer boots, but the system is not stable, then it's time to roll back to a previous restore point. First of all, we need to get into the window in which you can call up the system recovery options. To do this, open the program "" by pressing the key combinations Win + R, through which we enter the following command: systempropertiesprotection

A window should open before us. Properties of the system» tab « System protection". You can also get to this window in the standard way through the menu " Start". The next step is to press the button Recovery….

After clicking, the System Restore window will open. It will prompt you to restore the system using the recommended access point or choose another one. We will stop at recommended restore point.

This window requires confirmation for the selected restore. To confirm, click the Finish button.

This button will bring up a message warning that after the restore procedure it will be impossible to return to the previous parameters of the seven. By clicking Yes in the message, we will start the Windows 7 System Restore.

If the process of returning to the previous state occurred without errors, then a corresponding message will be displayed.

If you are unable to roll back to the previous settings using the recommended point, then you should select the point that was created later than the selected restore point Windows 7 systems. I would also like to note that to perform this operation, you will need special privileges. That is, when you log in, you must select an account admin and enter a password for it.

We return the computer to working capacity at OS startup

In case your PC is running seven at all is not downloading, then you can start the operating system in safe mode. After the BIOS start window appears, press F8 on the keyboard (for laptops there may be another key, for example, Del or one of the function keys). This action will cause menu of alternatives loading sevens.

In this menu, select the item " Safe mode”And continue by pressing Enter, after which the system will start in safe mode.

If the system has successfully started in safe mode, then start the recovery of the seven, as shown in the previous example. In this mode, for maximum security many features disabled OS, including the Windows Aero graphical interface. This is how the running program "" with the command " system properties protection” on a system running in safe mode.

We return the computer to working capacity using the installation disk or bootable USB flash drive

If the two previous examples do not help you, then you will need to restore the seven installation disk or flash drive. For computers that do not have an optical drive, you need to use a bootable USB flash drive with the OS. A bootable USB flash drive can be created using special utilities. The most popular utilities for this purpose are Windows USB/DVD, Download Tool and Rufus.

Boot from the installation disk or via a USB flash drive. In the start window of the installer, click the Next button and proceed to the next window.

After searching, select the OS you want to restore and click Next.

In the window that appears, select the same item " System Restore».

This action will launch the seven recovery utility. In the utility, click the Next button. This action will take you to restore point list. We choose a suitable point and continue.

A window will appear in front of you, as in the first example. Therefore, we press the Finish button and respond to the message, after which we will start the recovery.

After a successful rollback to the previous state, you will receive the following message.

Windows 7 Disaster Recovery with Antivirus

If your PC is infected viruses, interfering with the correct operation of the computer and the first three examples considered do not help you, then a good way to restore in this case would be an anti-virus life disk from Dr.Web. With this disc you can clean the system from all kinds of dangerous software. In addition to cleaning, Dr.Web LiveDisk can disinfect infected objects, which are necessary to restore Windows 7.

The Dr.Web LiveDisk image can be used both for recording onto an optical disc and a flash drive. To use Dr.Web LiveDisk on a USB drive , you will need a special program . You can download the program for writing to a USB flash drive and the image itself on the official website by going to the page www.freedrweb.ru/livedisk.

Let's start the recorded image on the disk, setting it in the BIOS as the first boot.

In the start window of the bootloader, select first item Dr.Web LiveDisk and press Enter. These actions will start downloading Dr.Web LiveDisk.

After downloading Dr.Web LiveDisk, we will get a full Linux-based operating system. As it was written earlier, the main purpose of Dr.Web LiveDisk is to clean and cure of virus software. Therefore, antivirus is built into this OS. Dr.Web CureIt!. This antivirus is launched along with the OS.

Let's click in Dr.Web CureIt! the Start scan button, which will start scanning, cleaning the system and disinfecting viruses.

After verification, Dr.Web CureIt! delete or disinfect infected objects.

Since there will be no more malicious code in the system, you can safely restore the system in three ways, which are described above.

If after checking the system files you cannot restore the Windows 7 system, then the only reasonable solution is to make a full backup of the information and reinstall the system again.

How to make a system image in seven

Another recovery feature in Windows 7 is creating a system image. In this image, you can save all the information on the hard drive, including the operating system. By restoring in this way, you will receive an OS with the same parameters as on the day the image was created.

Run " Control Panel' and go to the tabs ' system and safety», «»

In the window that opens for creating an image, specify the location to save it and click Next.

In the window that appears, it remains only to click the Archive button, which will start the process of creating the image.

You can restore the created image with Windows 7 and all information on local drives using the installation disc. The principle of recovery is shown in the second example, only when choosing a recovery method, you need to select " Restoring a system image” and specify its location on the saved drive.

Alternative methods for restoring the Windows 7 operating system

In addition to the standard recovery methods, there is an alternative software that does the same function. The most interesting solution that allows you to restore the system is the program Acronis True Image 2016. This is a proprietary software package from Acronis.

First of all, let's download and launch Acronis True Image 2016 from the shortcut on the Desktop. When launched, the program will ask for a username and password.

Now let's set up Acronis True Image 2016 so that he can do full disk backup with Windows 7. This setting should be done immediately after installing the OS, so that in the process of using Windows, you can restore functionality from several backup copies of the system created in a certain period of time. So let's get started with the setup. To do this, select the type of storage by clicking on the link "".

In the window that opens, select the storage " Acronis Cloud».

Now let's create a schedule for our backups. To do this, press the button " Options” and go to the storage settings settings. On the first tab, select the schedule you like for creating backups of our system.

As you can see, the entire computer is selected as the backup source. Therefore, in the schedule set by us, a backup copy of the system will be created in the cloud storage " Acronis Cloud».

For an example of recovery, let's take an archive copy not from the Acronis Cloud cloud storage, but from the hard drive. If a backup was created on the computer, then Acronis True Image 2016 he will find her.

So we press the button Repair your computer, after which the program will completely restore the system to the state that it was when the backup was created. Also, if you are unable to start Windows 7 on a computer, Acronis True Image 2016 there is a boot image for this, which can be burned to disk.

You can download this image on your account page. You can get a password and login on the official website www.acronis.com. The principle of the bootloader is the same as with the desktop version. Load disc from Acronis True Image 2016 on the computer, you can set it in the BIOS first when booting.

From the example it turns out that the utility allows full control over the creation of PC recovery copies and back up your entire system to the cloud.

Acronis True Image 2016 boot disk example

To start a disc Acronis True Image 2016 when starting the system, you must set the boot mode from the optical drive to the first in the BIOS. For example, for the MSI A58M-E33 motherboard, these parameters in BIOS mode look like this.

Another way to boot is to use hotkeys to call up the BIOS boot drive menu. For example, for the MSI A58M-E33 motherboard, the hotkey is the F11 button. By pressing this button, we will launch a special mode in which, when the system starts up, drive boot menu in BIOS.

After booting from the Acronis True Image 2016 disk, we will get to such a menu.

In this menu, select Acronis True Image 2016, after selection, the program will start.

The example shows that starting the boot disk Acronis True Image 2016 using the desired BIOS mode is not at all complicated.

Summing up

In this article, we have analyzed almost all the methods and parameters system recovery. We also looked at ways to restore the seven with alternative software and with the help of an antivirus. Which way to choose to restore Windows 7 depending on the situation is up to you.

Summing up, I would like to note that they mainly disrupt the operation of the OS viruses and experiments with different illegal software. Therefore, so that you do not have to constantly restore the system, use only proven and licensed software, and also use reliable comprehensive anti-virus protection.

I would also like to note that the considered examples in the material will work not only on Windows 7, but also on more modern operating systems, such as Windows 8 and 10 . And we, in turn, hope that our material will allow you to properly restore Windows 7 and you can say with confidence that I can do system restore.

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Windows 7 is reliable and stable in operation. But it is also subject to failure. There are many reasons for this (the action of a computer virus, incorrect installation of drivers or software, incorrect optimization, etc.). A complete reinstallation of the system will lead to the loss of personal data, all installed programs and drivers. Often, you can solve the problem and return the computer to working parameters using the built-in recovery tools provided in the arsenal of Windows 7. They are much more advanced than in earlier versions of this operating system.

How to restore "Windows 7"? There are several ways. Most of them are accessible and understandable to the average user and do not require special computer skills.

Setting up recovery tools

To avoid losing personal data, you first need to create a copy of the system. This will require:

• call the main menu of the computer by clicking on the "Start" button;
• click on the line "All programs";
• in the list find the section "Maintenance";
• select the "Backup and Restore" component;
• at the first start, set the mode "Restore system settings and previous versions of files";
• save the changes by clicking on the "Apply" button;
• select a disk to store the backup (it must have at least 40 GB of free space);
• click on the "Continue" button;
• upon completion of the archiving process, a copy of the system will be stored on the hard disk, which will be needed when solving the problem of how to restore Windows 7.

Recovery disk and how to create it

The recovery disk will help restore the operating system to working order. To create it you will need:

Take a blank DVD or CD;
. in the "Maintenance" section, click on the item "Create a system recovery disk";
. insert a disc into the drive;
. click on the "Create Disc" button;
. wait for the backup process to complete.

Restoring system operating parameters using the recovery disc

How to restore "Windows 7" if there is no installation disk? The recovery disk will come to the rescue. In order to use it, you must:

Insert a disc into the drive;
. to restart a computer;
. go into the BIOS and change the boot settings, setting priority from CD / DVD;
. when a message appears on the screen about the possibility of booting from a disk, press the "Enter" key;
. specify the language;
. in the next window, select the saved copy of the OS;
. click on the line "System Restore";

Using System Software

The OS has a built-in component that allows you to restore Windows 7 without a disk. It is easy to work with him. To run it you will need:

Open the main menu of the computer using the "Start" button;
. in the search bar located at the very bottom, enter the name of the system utility "System Restore";
. run the component.

Rolling back Windows 7 using a system program consists of several stages:

After starting, the System Restore Wizard window will open;
. continue working with it by clicking on the "Next" button;
. in the window that opens, the latest restore point by date will be presented;
. select it with the mouse and click on the "Next" button;
. if there is a need to roll back to an earlier point, you should check the box "Show other restore points" in the same window;
. to view the changes that will occur after the rollback, select the desired point and click on the line "Search for affected programs";
. confirm the selection of the restore point by clicking on the "Finish" button;
. the system will issue a warning that it is impossible to stop the recovery process;
. to continue, click on the "Yes" button;
. wait a while while the system is configured;
. to restart a computer.

In such a simple way, you can restore Windows 7 on a laptop or computer and return them to working condition.

How to restore the system in safe mode

Sometimes situations arise when the system refuses to boot normally. In this case, the rollback can be performed through safe mode. For this you need:

Turn on the computer;
. before the system boots up, press the "F8" key until the functional menu opens;
. select the line "Safe Mode";
. run it by pressing the "Enter" key;
. restore Windows 7 using a system component.

You can do it in another way:

After entering the special menu, press the "F8" key to find the item "Safe Mode with Command Line Support";
. use the "rstrui.exe" command;
. the system restore wizard will start;
. roll back following the wizard's prompts.

Now you know how to restore the Windows 7 system if its normal boot is not possible.

BIOS setup

Before you start restoring the OS from the installation disk (provided that it exists), you must perform the appropriate BIOS settings, namely, change the boot priority:

Insert the boot disk into the drive;
. enter the BIOS using the "Del" or "F2" key;
. find the section "Advanced BIOS Features";
. go to the "Boot Sequence" subsection;
. set the "First Boot Device" parameter to "CD / DVD";
. exit to the BIOS main menu with the Esc key;
. save the changes with the "F10" key.

On some computers, to change the boot priority in the BIOS, the algorithm of actions is as follows:

Go to the "Boot" section;
. open the "Boot Device Priority" subsection;
. for the "1 st Boot Device" parameter, set the value to "CD / DVD";
. press "Esc" to return to the main menu and "F10" to save changes.

Changing the BIOS settings helps in solving the problem of how to restore Windows 7 from the installation disk. Below we will tell you what is required for this.

Using a boot disk

If it is not possible to launch a special menu with the "F8" key, to roll back the system, you will need

After starting the disk, a Windows installation window will appear on the computer screen;
. choose a language;
. continue loading from the disk by clicking on the "Next" button;
. click on the line "System Restore";
. select a recovery option by clicking on the desired option;
. follow the prompts of the recovery wizard.

Windows 7 password recovery

If the password is forgotten and there is no way to boot the system, it will need to be restored. How to recover Windows 7 password? You can do this in a few steps, provided you have a boot disk:

Insert the installation disk into the drive;
. boot from it by first changing the boot priority in the BIOS;
. at the bottom find the line "System Restore" and click on it with the mouse;
. in the next window, select the required OS from the list of systems available on the computer;
. click the "Next" button;
. among the system recovery options, find the “Command Prompt” item and select it;
. start the Windows registry with the "regedit" command;
. find and select the registry key "HKEY_Local_Machine";
. open the "File" menu (located at the top);
. select the "Load hive" function;
. in the window, find the “System” file using the path “C: / Windows / system32 / config”;
. specify the name of the section, for example "222";
. open the registry key "HKEY_Local_Machine";
. find the section "222", and in it the subsection "Setup";
. change the “SetupType” parameter by double-clicking on it with the mouse;
. in the window that opens, set the value to "2";
. close the window by pressing the "OK" button;
. change another parameter "CmdLine", setting the value "cmd.exe";
. using the explorer, select section "222" again;
. in the "File" section, use the "Unload hive" option;
. close the registry editor;
. remove the installation disk from the drive;
. to restart a computer.

Access recovery

The corresponding Windows 7 setting, or rather, changing the registry branch, allows you to remove the old and set a new password and create another user. Algorithm:

After rebooting, instead of the usual Windows Welcome window, a command line will appear;
. the "net user" command to display all accounts on the computer;
. change the password for the selected account "net user username new password";
. create a new user entry "net user username password/add";
. add created account to the administrators group “net localgroup Administrators username /add”;
. delete the created account from the group of ordinary users "net localgroup Users username /delete";
. close the command line;
. normal will go;
. use the credentials of the newly created administrator to log in.

How to restore the Windows 7 system, namely a forgotten password, if you are dealing with a localized Russian version? You need to use the same commands, only change the value of "Administrators" and "Users" to "Administrators" and "Users".

There are many ways to restore the OS. But no matter how reliable they are, it is desirable to prevent a failure in the system. And then the question of how to restore "Windows 7" will disappear by itself.

Oct 13 2013

How to do a Windows 7 system restore quickly and without nerves

How to do a Windows 7 system restore if your computer is unstable, the operating system does not boot at all, or just a black screen. See the video tutorial on how to run System Restore at the end of the article.

If you have Windows 7 operating system installed, then in this article you will learn different ways system recovery 7. In the last publication, we learned what are.

Starting Windows Recovery

Surely you or your friends have encountered cases when Windows does not boot, or errors occur during the operation of the system. One way to fix this is to use Windows 7 System Restore.

Of course, there are other options for solving the problem, such as: safe mode, useful F8, system restore, installing or reinstalling Windows, and others.

The restore procedure or System Restore can be done in three different ways:

1. Restoring using Windows itself
2. Recovery via safe mode
3. Restoring using the Windows 7 installation disc

System Restore using Windows

In order to start restoring the Windows 7 system, you first need to figure out what errors occur and whether the operating system boots at all. If it boots, then you can try to restore it from under Windows.

Go to the desktop, find the shortcut or icon Computer (My Computer), click on it right click mouse and go to Properties.

In the window for viewing basic information about your computer, go to the System Protection tab.

In System Properties, find the System Protection tab and click Restore.

We get into Restore system files and settings, click Next.

Select the desired date with a restore checkpoint. You can click the Show other restore points checkbox if there is no one you need among the presented points. Click Next.

We confirm the restoration, indicate the system disks that we want to restore and again Next.

We confirm the restore point, look again at its description, and if everything is correct, click Finish. There is also an option to create a password reset disk. You can save this information to either a floppy disk or a USB flash drive.

You may need it if you forget or lose your computer password. If you still forgot it, then you are here.

System Restore will not be able to be interrupted once it is running. Proceed? We click Yes.

After that, the system prepares for its recovery, all open programs and applications are closed, the computer goes into reboot. The next time you start Windows 7, if everything went well, then the following window appears. System restore was successful.

This is how system 7 recovery is done using standard Windows tools.

But let's say that your Windows 7 operating system does not turn on and does not boot, how then to perform a recovery. To do this, we will use the second method of restoring the Windows 7 system.

System Restore via Safe Mode

A window of additional boot options appears, select any safe mode and press Enter (Enter = Select).

Right-click on My Computer and go to Properties, the screen should be black as shown in the screenshot.

Then go to Control Panel - Home Page.

Find and go to the Recovery tab (Restore the system to an earlier state).

To restore an earlier saved state of this computer, click the Start System Restore button. You can also select Advanced recovery methods.

After that, the Restore files and settings window appears.

Selecting a checkpoint >>> Confirming disk recovery >>> Confirming a recovery point >>> Starting the recovery procedure.

If the second method of system recovery did not help you, then the third option remains - we restore the computer with the Windows 7 installation disk.

Recovery using the Windows 7 installation disc

Let's look at how to restore Windows 7 using the installation disk.

If nothing helped you, then do it, look for information on the Internet, call a computer wizard to your house, contact a computer repair service center, or ask your question in the comments to this article.

Summing up

Today we have learned a lot useful information how to do a Windows 7 system restore in three ways: restore using Windows, restore through safe mode and use the Windows 7 installation disc.

And now let's watch a video tutorial on how to start system restore.

How to do a Windows 7 System Restore | website

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