Why you cannot system restore xp

Many visitor ask me, why I cannot system restore xp. If you are  unable to use system restore on windows xp home edition, let me answer your question through this article. Windows XP is the most popular windows operating system. But sometimes it shows weird behaviour and you cannot system restore xp data.

Let us understand what is the difference between Backup and Restore utility of Windows XP. Microsoft has created the different Backup and Restore utility in Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional Edition.

With the help of the System Restore Utility you can create a "Restore Point." At this point your pc starts and runs without any errors or problems.

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Steps given the next paragraph will be useful to create a new Restore Point.

As soon as you install Windows XP it automatically creates a Restore Point immediately. It is recommended to create Restore Point before each change to the system. Whenever you install a new application you must create a Restore Point.

Steps for  system restore in windows xp

The following simple steps will help you to create a new System Restore Point in Windows XP Home Edition.

* Click Start
* Select All Programs
* Select Accessories
* Select System Tools
* Click System Restore.

It will open the System Restore Utility. Now,

* Click "Create a Restore Point"
* Click Next.

Name this Restore Point and click Create. This utility will hold a review of your system so that you can restore that point for the future reference.

Built in Intelligence in Windows XP

Windows XP automatically creates a Restore Point in the following cases:

a) Whenever an unsigned device driver is installed.

b) If the installation program is compatible with System Restore a new application is installed.

c) Windows XP automatically creates a Restore Point when Windows Update is used to update your system.

d) Whenever a Restore Point from earlier is restored.

e) Also when a backup using the Backup Utility is restored.

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