![Title: [7 Ways] How to Restore Computer to Previous Date Windows 11?
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Description: What does restoring a computer to an earlier date mean? Why do you need that? How to
restore PC to the previous time? This article provides seven methods.
URL: https://www.minitool.com/backup-tips/restore-computer-to-previous-date-windows-11.html
Summary: This article reviewed by MiniTool Software Limited introduces 7 methods to restore your
computer to an earlier date, including the ways relying on system restore utility, system image
recovery, system updates uninstallation, Backup and Restore app, as well as MiniTool ShadowMaker
program.
Mostof the methodsin thisarticle also applied Windows10, Windows8.1/8, Windows7, Windows
Vista,and WindowsXP.
About Restore Computer to Previous Date
To restore the computerto the previousdate referstorecoveringthe PCtoitsearlierstate,usually
whenitis inthe good workingconditionthat preferredbyyou.Peopleneedtodothat whenthey
encountersome problemundercurrentsituationorfindthe systemenvironmentnotsuitable for
them.Thisoftenhappensaftertheyupgrade the operatingsystem(OS), change some system
settings,orinstall some unremovable applications/services/drivers.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/restore-computer-to-previous-date-windows-11-211110033901/85/Restore-computer-to-previous-date-windows-11-1-320.jpg)
Restore computer to previous date windows 11
- 1. Title: [7 Ways] How to Restore Computer to Previous Date Windows 11? Keywords: howtorestore computertopreviousdate windows11, how to restore computerto earlierdate windows11, restore computertoearliertime, how torestore computertoprevious time, howto restore computertoearlierdate withoutsystemrestore, restore thiscomputertoan earlierpointintime, howtorestore computertopreviousstate Description: What does restoring a computer to an earlier date mean? Why do you need that? How to restore PC to the previous time? This article provides seven methods. URL: https://www.minitool.com/backup-tips/restore-computer-to-previous-date-windows-11.html Summary: This article reviewed by MiniTool Software Limited introduces 7 methods to restore your computer to an earlier date, including the ways relying on system restore utility, system image recovery, system updates uninstallation, Backup and Restore app, as well as MiniTool ShadowMaker program. Mostof the methodsin thisarticle also applied Windows10, Windows8.1/8, Windows7, Windows Vista,and WindowsXP. About Restore Computer to Previous Date To restore the computerto the previousdate referstorecoveringthe PCtoitsearlierstate,usually whenitis inthe good workingconditionthat preferredbyyou.Peopleneedtodothat whenthey encountersome problemundercurrentsituationorfindthe systemenvironmentnotsuitable for them.Thisoftenhappensaftertheyupgrade the operatingsystem(OS), change some system settings,orinstall some unremovable applications/services/drivers.
- 2. Back up Import Data with MiniTool ShadowMaker Before restoringyourPCto an earlierdate,itisstronglyrecommendedthatyoubackup crucial files/folders,applications,etc.incase of unexpecteddataloss.Here,youcanrelyona robustand easy-to-useprogramcalled MiniTool ShadowMakertohelpdothatwork. SM-Trial Next,let’ssee howtocarry outthe restorationindifferentmethods. #1 How to Restore Computer to Earlier Date Windows 11 from System Restore? Systemrestore isa legacyfunctionembeddedinWindows11that enablesyoutocreate a snapshot of the state of the currentOS and save the snapshotas a “restore point”.Once needed,youcango back to the previoustime inpointrelyingonthis restore point. How doI restore my computertoan earlierstate?The followingare the steps.Youcan referto them and conductyour systemrecovery. 1. OpenWindows11 Control Panel and view itscontentsby the icon. 2. Findand clickto select the Recoveryoption. 3. Next,choose the OpenSystemRestore option. Alt=selectopenSystemRestore 4. Then,a newwindowwill popuptellingyouthatsystemrestore doesn’taffectanyof your documents,pictures,orotherpersonal data.Yet,recentlyinstalledprogramsanddriversmight be uninstalled. Justclick Nexttocontinue.
- 3. Alt=systemrestore welcomepage Tip: You can also get thisSystemRestore pagethrough Windows11Settings> System > About> Advancedsystem settings and go to theSystem Protection > SystemRestore in the new popup.Or, justtype“rstrui” and press Enter in a command platform(CMDorPowerShell). 5. Selectasystemrestore pointtogo on.
- 4. Alt=choose systemrestore point 6. Reviewthe actionthatwill be takentoyourrunningPC.If youhave changedyour Windows passwordrecently,youare recommendedtocreate a passwordresetdisk.Besides,system restore needstorestartyour machine toapplythe changes.Before startingthe restoration, save all your openfilesandclose all apps. Then,clickthe Finishbutton.
- 5. Alt=confirmyourrestore point 7. It will warnyouabout the un-interruptionof the systemrestore process.Youcan undosystem restore whenitfinishes.Yet,if thissystemrestore iscarriedoutin Safe Mode,itcan’t be undone. Justclickthe Yesbuttonto confirm. Alt=systemrestore warning Then,itwill begintorestore yourcomputertoan earlierdate.Itwill take some time tocomplete. Justtake yourpatience andwaituntil itfinishes.Or,youcan leave itanddo yourotherbusiness. Remembertocome back andcheck forthe result.
- 6. Alt=restoringWindowsfilesandsettings #2 How to Restore Computer to Previous Date Windows 11 Within WinRE? You can alsoconduct systemrecoverywithinWindowsRecoveryEnvironment (WinREorWindows RE), whichisalsoknownas WindowsAdvancedStartupOptions. 1. Enter intoWindowsRE.If you bootintoWinRE fromwithinWin11,youmust be signedinas an administratortoperforma systemrestore.If youaccessthe Window recovery environmentthrough Windows11installationdisk,there is nosuchrequirement. 2. Selectthe Troubleshootchoice onthe Choose an optionpage.
- 7. Alt=selecttroubleshootinWinRE 3. Choose the Advancedoptions onthe nextpage. 4. Next,selectthe SystemRestore option. 5. If you reach thisWindowrecoveryenvironmentviacurrentWindows11,youmay needto pickup an administratoraccountandsignin with a username andpassword.If yougetinto thisWindowsRE throughan OS installationdevice,justselectthe Windows11 option. 6. Then,youwill be directedtothe SystemRestore window thatisthe same as the above. From now on,just obeythe stepsabove tocomplete the ystemrestore. Whenit finishes,clickthe Restartbuttonto reboot the PC.Once restarted,signintoWin11 and close the systemrestore resultinformationpopup. ALT=systemrestore completed successfully
- 8. #3 How to Restore Computer to Earlier Time in Windows 11 Safe Mode? In the above part,it mentionssystemrestoreinsafe mode,whichisaspecial diagnosticmode inthe WindowssystemusuallyfortroubleshootingPCproblems.Here,we will teachyouhow to restore the computerto itspreviousstate underSafe Mode. In general,itiseasyandjustlike the processinnormal systemmode.Firstof all,youneedto boot your computerintoWinRE,navigate toTrouble > Advancedoptions > Startup Settings,andchoose an entrance to enterWindows11 in Safe Mode. Alt=clicktoenterSafe Mode You can enterWindows11 Safe Mode withone of the three options: Enable Safe Mode:Normal and brief Windowsenvironmentwithadesktop.
- 9. Enable Safe Mode withNetworking:Normal andbrief Windowsenvironmentwithdesktop and Internetaccess. Enable Safe Mode withCommandPrompt:Windowsenvironmentwithnodesktopbuta commandpromptwindow.(Notsuggestedforcommonusers) If you are a commonuserand don’tknow how to perform a systemrestore viacommands,youare not recommendedtochoose the thirdoptiontoenter Win11Safe Mode. Once enteredthe systemSafe Mode,justcarryout the systemrestore tasklike inyournormal OS environmentinthe firstmethod. #4 How to Restore Computer to Earlier Date Without System Restore? The above three waysall make use of systemrestore to restore the computerbackto an earlier date.Yet,is there a solutionthatdoesnotrelyonsystemrestoration?Of course!If youhave ever createda systemimage inWindows11, youcan easilyrestore yoursystemtothe date whenyou create the image usingthe image. The followingwill showyouhowtoperformsystemimage recoverywhenyouare inWindowsRE. 1. Go to Troubleshoot> Advancedoptions. 2. Selectthe SystemImage Recoveryoption. Alt=WinREadvancedoptions 3. Choose a systemimage backuptoperformthe recovery. Youcan eitherUse the latest available systemimage or Selecta system image.
- 10. Alt=selectasystemimage backup 4. If you choose to selectasystemimage instep3, then,youneedtoselectthe locationof the backupfor the computeryouwant to restore.If the systemimage isonan external device, justattach the device tothismachine andthenclickthe Refreshbutton.Then,the image shouldappearinthe list. Youcan alsoclickthe Advanced buttonto add a networklocation where the systemimage issaved orinstall adriverfora backupdevice if itdoesnotshow itself inthe list.
- 11. Alt=choose systemimage backuplocation Next,justfollow the on-screeninstructionstofinishsystemrecovery. #5 How to Restore Computer to Previous Time Windows 11 by Uninstalling Updates? Besides,youcanalsorecover yourPC to an earliertime byuninstallingthe systemupdates youhave downloadedandinstalledrecently. If youhaven’tdone anyOSupdatesrecently,thismethodmay not available. 1. Rebootyourcomputerinto the Windowsrecoveryenvironment. 2. Navigate toTrouble > Advanced options. 3. SelectUninstall Updates. 4. Choose a wayto uninstall yourupdates. Uninstall latestquality update:This action will notaffectyourpersonal files,apps,or settings. Uninstall latestfeature update: Thisaction will notaffectyourpersonal files,butyouwill lose anychangesyou’ve made toapps andsettingssince yourmostrecentupdate.
- 12. Alt=uninstallupdatesinWinRE 5. Confirmthe selectionbyclickingthe Uninstall qualityupdate or Uninstall feature update button. Wait until the taskcompletes. Tip: If you haverecently upgraded to Windows11 fromWindows10, within 30 days,you areallowed to go back to Win10 through Settings> System > Recovery > Go back. #6 How to Restore This Computer to an Earlier Point in Windows 11 Time with Backup and Restore? Moreover,youare able toreturn backto the previoussystemcondition relyingonthe Windows Backup andRestore applicationif youhave evercreatedasystembackupwithit.Generally,goto Control Panel,findandopenthe app,andperforma restore withitsbackupimages. Learn more aboutWindows11 Backupand Restore >> #7 Restore Computer to Previous Date Windows 11 Relying on MiniTool ShadowMaker Lastly,youcan ask for helpfromthird-partyprogramstorestore yourmachine to an earlierdate like MiniTool ShadowMaker,aprofessional andreliable systembackupandrestore tool. To restore OS to the previousdate inWindows11,youneeda systembackupimage createdbefore justlike all the above methods. Howtomake a systembackupwithMiniTool ShadowMaker>>
- 13. Please notethatyou should carry outthe restoration taskin WinRE thatis triggered by bootable media created by MiniTool Media Builder. Justcreate a bootabledevice,connectit to the target PC, rebootthe PCinto BIOS,changethefirst bootdevice to the bootabledevice,and bootfromit. Then, underthe bootablemedia-based WinRE,theMiniTool programwill automatically launch itself.If not, justmanually open it. SM-Trial Then,youcan freely conductsystemrecovery withthe helpof thisprogram. 1. Go to its Restore tab. 2. Findthe systembackuptaskin the listand clickthe Restore buttonfor it.If youcan’t find the relatedtask,justclickthe Add Backup buttoninthe upperrightto findandadd the systemimage buildbythissoftware before.Then,youwill see the taskreappearsinthe list. Alt=MiniTool ShadowMakerrestore system 3. Then,selectthe backupversion,backupvolumes,anddestinationtorestore. Data on the destinationlocationwillbe overwritten.Make sure you have all the importantitems backedup.Finally,confirmthe operationtobeginthe restoration. Whenthe systemrestorationcompletes,rebootyourcomputerintoBIOS,change the firstboot device backto the original harddrive,andbootup the machine. Besidessystembackupandrestore,MiniToolShadowMakercanalsoback up and restore files/folders,partitions/volumes,andthe entire harddisk;aswell asmanyotheruseful features.
- 14. Ok, that is all the knowledge we plantoshare inthisarticle,if youhave anyideaaboutrestoring a systemtoan earlierdate,feel free towrite itdowninthe below commentzone.