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How to Run System Restore From Safe Mode in Windows 7
If your PC won’t boot normally, Safe Mode is the next best chance
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Published onAugust 12, 2024
published onAugust 12, 2024
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Dealing with a problematic Windows 7 system can be frustrating, especially when it refuses to boot normally. Fortunately, running System Restore from Safe Mode can help you revert your system to a previous, stable state. Here’s how you can do it effortlessly.
How do I run System Restore from Safe Mode in Windows 7?
1. Run System Restore using the GUI
Running System Restore in Safe Mode using the graphical interface can be particularly useful if your computer struggles to boot normally, as it leverages a basic state of your operating system to access this utility.
2. Run System Restore from Safe Mode Command Prompt
Using the Command Prompt to run System Restore is beneficial when your operating system can’t load the GUI, offering a straightforward way to access this critical recovery tool.
3. Run System Restore using a Windows Installation bootable drive
Use this method if Safe Mode fails to start or if you don’t have access to Safe Mode. It allows you to perform a system restore without logging into Windows.
By following these detailed steps, you can effectively use System Restore in Safe Mode on your Windows 7 machine, ensuring your system returns to a stable state without the need to reinstall the operating system. Remember to regularly create restore points to make future recoveries smoother and more reliable.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
