How to Restore Hard Disk Data
- 1). Log in as the main Administrator of the computer. Close any running programs and applications. Check the task bar, located in the lower right corner of your screen. Right-click on the icons and select "Disable" or "Close." This will close any programs running in the background.
- 2). Click on "Start." Open "All Programs." "Accessories," then "System Tools." Click on "System Restore" to start the tool. Click on "Restore My Computer To An Earlier Date." Click on the "Next" button.
- 3). Restore to an earlier date. A calendar will open, showing the dates that System Restore created a check point. By selecting one of these dates, System Restore will restore files and settings to that specific date. After you you make your selection, click on "Next."
- 4). Wait for the computer to restart. A Restoration Complete dialog will open, noting that the restoration process is complete. Click on "OK." The data on your hard disk has been restored.
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