Where Do I Find System Restore in Windows 8?
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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.
  3. Step 3: In the System Restore window, choose Next.

Where is System Restore file located?

Physically, the system restore point files are located in the root directory of your system drive (as a rule, it is C:), in the folder System Volume Information. However, by default users don’t have access to this folder. To go to this directory, you should first make it visible, and then get special rights.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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