Question: How to Do a System Restore on Windows 8?

How to Perform a System Restore on Windows 8

• Pull up the System Restore screen by going to Windows 8’s Control Panel (type Control Panel on the Start Screen and click the related link).
• Click on the System Protection option on the left sidebar.
• Click on the System Restore button.
• Check to see what programs and drivers will be affected by your restore.

How do I restore my Windows 8 computer to an earlier date?

Steps to restore computer to earlier date on Windows 8:

1. Step 1: Open the Search bar with Windows+F hotkeys, select Settings, type restore point in the empty box and click Create a restore point in the results.
2. Step 2: As the System Properties dialog appears, in System Protection settings, tap System Restore button.

How long does a System Restore take Windows 8?

Performing a system restore for Windows 8 should only take between 30 and 45 minutes. It takes this long because the restore program checks all types of system files on all paths; in other words, your computer monitors everything during this process.