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System Restore can undo troublesome Windows system changes.
Restore points preserve system files, settings, drivers, and apps.
Create restore points before making major changes to Windows.
System Restore has been a key recovery feature in Windows for years. With this free built-in tool, you create snapshots that preserve the current state of your Windows environment. If a problem arises that impacts specific applications, settings, or Windows itself, you can revert your PC to a previous restore point before the problem occurred.
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Though System Restore may be an old feature, it's still as effective as ever.
What information does System Restore capture?
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