How To Restore Your Computer - Windows Troubleshooting

a.      Log on to the system as Administrator. 

b.       Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, click System Restore. 

c.       System Restore window displays, select Restore my computer to an earlier time and click Next. 

d.       Select a Restore Point window displays, select the most recent system checkpoint in the list and then click Next. A System Restore message appears that lists all changes that System Restore will make. Select OK.

e.      On the Confirm Restore Point Selection window, click Next. System Restore will restore your previous Windows XP configuration and restart the computer.

f.        After restart, login as Administrator, the System Restore Restoration Complete window appears, click OK. 

a.     This deletes all the installed programs or any changes done after the selected previous date.