To undo a restore on Windows 11, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Access Control Panel
First, go to Control Panel. You can do this by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard and typing “Control Panel.” Click on the Control Panel app to open it.
Step 2: Open System Restore
In the Control Panel window, navigate to the “Recovery” category. You can either search for “Recovery” in the search box at the top-right corner of the Control Panel window or click on the “Recovery” category directly if it is visible.
Once you are in the Recovery category, look for the option that says “Open System Restore” and click on it. This will open the System Restore window.
Step 3: Select Undo System Restore
In the System Restore window, you will see a list of restore points that have been created on your system. These restore points are created automatically during certain system events or when you manually create them.
Select the restore point that you want to undo by clicking on it. Then, click on the “Next” button.
Step 4: Review Changes
Before proceeding with the undo process, you have the option to scan for affected programs. This will show you a list of programs that will be changed or removed after undoing the system restore. Click on the “Scan for affected programs” button to perform the scan.
Review the results of the scan to see which programs will be affected. This can help you make an informed decision about whether or not to proceed with the undo process.
Step 5: Undo System Restore
Once you have reviewed the affected programs, click on the “Finish” button to begin the undo process. Windows will then start reverting your system back to the state it was in before the selected restore point was applied.
During the undo process, your computer may restart multiple times. This is normal and part of the restoration process. It is important to let the process complete without interruption.
After the undo process is complete, your computer should be restored to the state it was in before the selected restore point was applied.
It’s worth noting that undoing a system restore will not always resolve all issues or restore all changes made since the restore point was created. It is recommended to create regular backups of your important files and documents to ensure you can recover them if needed.