Newly installed software is only partially removed.
If you created any new user accounts since the last restore point was set, they'll be erased, though any data files that user created will remain. It doesn't affect data files in My Documents, Favorites, Cookies, and elsewhere, nor will it back up e-mail, or graphics files. It will guard against software conflicts and bad device driver updates. System Restore won't protect your PC from viruses and other malware, and you may be restoring the viruses along with your system settings. Here's a rundown on how to keep System Restore healthy in XP.ĭon't expect miracles. If you use Vista, you've got much better backup tools at your disposal, so there's really no excuse for being caught without a backup in that OS (see more on Vista's backup utilities below). Troubleshooting System Restore defeats the purpose, though it can be done here are some instructions from Microsoft for doing so in Windows XP. But too often I've attempted to turn back the clock only to be informed that my computer could not be restored, or some similar error message. Yes, the restore points created automatically by XP and Vista, and those I create myself, have saved my system from a failure on many occasions. If you rely solely on System Restore for your Windows backups, you're asking for trouble.
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