How to roll back the system Windows (Windows) 8

1. When can I log in?
2. If you can not start the damaged system
3. Method 1: Recovery Point
4. Method 2: Rollback from a bootable flash drive

Everyone had such a situation, when the system of your computer started to slow down, or refused to start at all. The reason may be a virus listed on a PC, or downloading extra utilities or drivers. In order to adjust the operation of the computer and return all programs to their original state, a system restore function is required. It will help you not to waste time on long-term troubleshooting and will not affect all photos, documents and other important files.

See also:
How to roll back Windows 10
How to restore the system via BIOS

Sometimes there is a situation when you need to resume the OS, that is, to return the system to a state where certain actions have not yet been performed. At the same time all system files will be fully restored. This procedure is necessary when you need to remove all installed programs or applications and at the same time leave the PC in a fully operational state. It is important to remember that all settings will return to the same state that was set at the restore point.

When can I log in?

Sometimes after a new application has been installed, a specific program stops working or a driver crashes. Then you can restore work to the last point. In order to return the state of the computer before the moment it crashed and do not lose your files, you should perform the following actions:

1. Open "Control Panel" in service applications.



2. In the pop-up window, find the item "Recovery" .



3. After the appearance of the new window, check "Start System Restore" .



4. Next, select one of the proposed rollback points. In Windows 8, the system is saved automatically before each software installation. But you can always do it yourself.



5. Now click on the “Finish” button and wait for the restoration to complete.

Please note that after starting the renewal, the process will not be postponed. Cancel actions will be possible only at the end of the download. After the system is restored, a reboot will occur and the PC will return to its previous operation.

If you can not start the damaged system

Unfortunately, it is not always possible to start a damaged system, but you should not forget that the creators of Windows thought this out beforehand.

Method 1: Recovery Point

When you can not start the computer, you will need to perform a rollback through the backup. If the computer does not automatically turn on the special mode, then press the F8 key when turning on (or Shift + F8 ) and do the following:

1. In the pop-up window titled "Select Action" click on the item "Diagnostics" .



2. Next, click "Advanced Options" .



3. And now tick the line "System Restore" .



4. In the new window that opens, select the suggested point to restore.



5. Now you need to click on the "Done" button. Pay attention to which disk will be rolled back.

The recovery process is started and after it is finished you can continue to use the computer.

Method 2: Rollback from a bootable flash drive

Some operating systems allow you to make a bootable recovery disk using a standard USB flash drive. This allows you to fix autoload, file system or edit any other problems that caused the OS to crash.

To do this, you must perform the following actions:

1. In the USB connector, insert your USB flash drive.
2. When turning on your computer, press F8 or Shift + F8 . While selecting an action, click the “Diagnostics” item.



3. Next, select the line "Advanced Options" .



4. In the new pop-up window, tick the item “System Image Recovery” .



5. Now select the USB flash drive that the system was backed up on and click the “Next” button.

You may also be interested in: How to upgrade Windows 8

Full recovery can be quite long, so choose the right time for this process. As you can see in the description above, you can backup and restore the OS using standard tools or use a restore point. With the presented troubleshooting options for Windows, all your data will remain intact.