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Windows: Rolling Back Changes, Safe Mode

Sometimes you may find yourself receiving an error after you recently installed a program or an update to a hardware.

You may want to consider reversing this action using System Restore.

Firstly, restart your computer in safe mode to prevent non windows drivers from loading.
To do this, before the Windows logo screen during bootup, (just after the manufacturer logo screen), click the F8 key.
It will bring you to the Windows Advanced Options Menu.
Use the arrow keys and select safe mode.


Windows Advanced Options Menu
Please select an option:

Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt

Enable Boot Logging
Enable VGA mode
Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only)
Debugging Mode

Start Windows Normally
Reboot
Return to OS Choices Menu

Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice.


When you're on safe mode, go to
Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore

Select 'Restore my computer to an earlier date/time' and follow the instructions on screen.
Choose the day before you installed the program and restore your computer to that selected date.

The next time the computer restarts, the problem should be solved.