System Restore on Windows XP / 2003

[Dreamer]

The System Restore is one the best and most valuable services that Microsoft introduced in its Editions of Windows XP Professional and Windows 2003.

This feature allows us to restore system to a point which was said to be "Last known good configuration".
You can disable system restore or enable it from registry or by Right click on " My Computers > Properties > System Restore (tab)" From here you can disable or enable system restore.
System restore can also be managed from Right click on "My Computer > Manage > Services and Applications > Services > System Restore". You can disable this to improve performance if you have low disc space and low on RAM.
Other wise this is the best option to recover from disaster situation.
Use Last Known Good Configuration only in cases of incorrect configuration. It does not solve problems caused by corrupted or missing drivers or files.
To start the computer using the last known good configuration:

1. Restart your computer (or turn it on if it was turned off, duh...)
2. When you see the message Please select the operating system to start, press F8.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight Last Known Good Configuration, and then press ENTER.
4. If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot system, choose the installation that you need to access using the arrow keys, and then press ENTER.

Using Last Known Good Configuration might enable you to resolve startup or stability problems. For example, if a Stop error occurs immediately after installing a new application or device driver, you can restart the computer and use Last Known Good Configuration to recover from the problem.
When you are troubleshooting, it is recommended that you use Last Known Good Configuration before you try other options, such as safe mode. However, even if you decide to use safe mode first, logging on to the computer in safe mode does not update the Last Known Good Configuration. Therefore, using Last Known Good Configuration remains an option if you cannot resolve your problem by using safe mode.

[jp19863]

thanks for the post

[mohamed_ahmed20001]

thanxxxxxxxx man