Question: How to Restore Windows 7 to Earlier Date?
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To restore to an earlier point, follow these steps.

  • Save all your files.
  • From the Start button menu, choose All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→System Restore.
  • In Windows Vista, click the Continue button or type the administrator’s password.
  • Click the Next button.
  • Choose the proper restore date.

How do I restore my computer to an earlier date?

To use the Restore Point that you have created, or any one on the list, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools. Select “System Restore” from the menu: Select “Restore my computer to an earlier time”, and then click Next at the bottom of the screen.

How do I do a restore point on Windows 7?

Plan on creating one every month or two just for good measure.

  1. Choose Start→Control Panel→System and Security.
  2. Click the System Protection link in the left panel.
  3. In the System Properties dialog box that appears, click the System Protection tab and then click the Create button.
  4. Name the restore point, and click Create.
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