system recovery

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Under the system recovery is defined as a function in Windows - operating systems , which allows from 2000 to the user by so-called restore points, restore the system in terms of system and configuration files to a previous state. While in Windows 95 under DOS it was only possible to restore the penultimate registry file that was started, in Windows 98 there were 5 saved backup files available by default.

Recovery point

The restore point is a shadow copy created by the system restore function . If system problems occur, the system can be reverted to an earlier system state using an existing restore point. It is therefore advisable to create a restore point before installing software that intervenes deeply in the system ( drivers , software operating close to the system, etc.). This is done automatically when you install certain software.

System restoration only resets system and configuration files; the computer user's own files such as music, pictures, videos, etc. are not affected.

Changes to the partition table, even if they do not affect the Windows boot or system partitions, cannot be undone by means of this system recovery even with the aid of Windows recovery data carriers.

System checkpoint

A restore point automatically created by the operating system is called a system checkpoint.

System image

In addition to the possibility of creating restore points, since Windows 7 it has also been possible to create so-called system images. A system image contains the entire contents of one (or more) drives and can be used to completely reset these drives to the secured state. It is not possible to select individual items (such as accidentally deleted documents) for recovery; all files are completely replaced. Although this type of backup includes personal files, it is recommended that you regularly check For example, you can use the Windows backup to back up your own files so that individual files or folders can be restored if necessary.

See also

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Which files does the registry database contain? winfaq.de
  2. ↑ Back up the registry 95/98 / ME winfaq.de
  3. ↑ Backup copy of the Windows settings (SCANREG.EXE) winfaq.de