JSI Tip 4500. How do I start the Windows XP System Restore tool if I can't boot normally or in Safe mode?
Jerold Schulman
December 4, 2001
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If you can't boot normally or in Safe mode, You can boot to Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
NOTE: You can NOT start the System Restore tool from the Recovery Console.
After booting to Safe Mode with Command Prompt:
1. Log on with administrative privileges.
2. Type: %systemroot%system32restorerstrui.exe and press Enter.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
See:
Q302796 Troubleshooting System Restore in Windows XP
Q306084 How to Restore Windows XP to a Previous State
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