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    How to start the System Restore tool by using the Command prompt

    This article describes how to start the System Restore tool in safe mode by using the Command prompt (SAFEBOOT_OPTION=Minimal(AlternateShell)). This option is used when you cannot start Windows XP.

    System Restore is a tool that automatically monitors and records any changes that are made to the core Windows system files and to the registry. If a change causes your system to become unstable, System Restore can undo (or "roll back") the system to a point in time when your computer was known to function correctly.

    Note You must be logged on to Windows with a user account that is a computer administrator to complete these steps. To verify that you are logged on to Windows with a user account that is a computer administrator

    If a new program has made your computer behave unpredictably, and uninstalling the new program did not help, you can try the Windows XP System Restore tool.

    Important If you have not previously set a restore point in System Restore, you cannot restore your computer to a previous state. If you are not sure, or if you have not previously set a restore point, contact Support.

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    Re: How to start the System Restore tool by using the Command prompt

    To start System Restore using the Command prompt, follow these steps:

    • Restart your computer, and then press and hold F8 during the initial startup to start your computer in safe mode with a Command prompt.
    • Use the arrow keys to select the Safe mode with a Command prompt option.
    • If you are prompted to select an operating system, use the arrow keys to select the appropriate operating system for your computer, and then press ENTER.
    • Log on as an administrator or with an account that has administrator credentials.
    • At the command prompt, type %systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe, and then press ENTER.
    • Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to restore your computer to a functional state.

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