What are the system recovery options in Windows 7 And How To Use It

What are the system recovery options in Windows 7 And How To Use It?

The System Recovery Options menu is on the Windows 7 installation disc. If your computer manufacturer (OEM) has preinstalled recovery options, the menu might also be installed on your hard disk as a recovery partition. If your computer does not include the System Recovery Options menu, your computer manufacturer (OEM) might have customized or replaced the tool. Check the information that came with your computer or go to the manufacturer's website.The System Recovery Options menu contains several tools, such as Startup Repair, that can help you recover Windows from a serious error. This set of tools is on your computer's hard disk and on the Windows installation disc.

You can also create a system repair disc that contains the System Recovery Options menu.

Startup Repair: Fixes certain problems, such as missing or damaged system files, that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. to scan your computer and fix missing or damaged system files that prevent Windows from starting correctly. You can use this tool if you have modified Windows system files or if you installed applications which have modified Windows system files in such a way that the operating system doesn't start anymore.

System Restore :Restores your computer's system files to an earlier point in time without affecting your files, such as e‑mail, documents, or photos. You can use System Restore when you want to revert to an earlier configuration which you know it worked properly.If you use System Restore from the System Recovery Options menu, you cannot undo the restore operation. However, you can run System Restore again and choose a different restore point, if one exists. 

Windows Memory Diagnostic: scans your computer's memory for errors. If your computer randomly freezes after you upgraded or changed the RAM modules, it is a good idea to use the Windows Memory Diagnostic to check them for errors. 

System Image Recovery : Can be used to restore a system image. When everything else fails, this can be the solution to your problems. When Startup Repair and System Restore are not helping, try to use the System Image Recovery tool. The only drawback is that you will revert only to the files, folders and applications that were present at the time you created the system image.You need to have created a system image beforehand to use this option. A system image is a personalized backup of the partition that contains Windows, and includes programs and user data, like documents, pictures, and music. 

Command Prompt :Advanced users can use Command Prompt to perform recovery-related operations and also run other command line tools for diagnosing and troubleshooting problems. 

How to open the System Recovery Options menu on a computer ?

• Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, 
• Then restart your computer using the computer's power button. 

Do one of the following: 

If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you need to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then shutting down and restarting your computer. 

If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you want to repair, and then press and hold F8. 

• On the Advanced Boot Options screen, 
• Use the arrow keys to highlight Repair your computer, 
• Then press Enter. (If Repair your computer isn't listed as an option, then your computer doesn't include preinstalled recovery options, or your network administrator has turned them off.) 
• Select a keyboard layout, and then click Next. 
• On the System Recovery Options menu, 
• Click a tool to open it. 

 How To open the System Recovery Options menu using a system repair disc or a Windows 7 installation disc ?

If your computer's system is severely damaged and you cannot access the System Recovery Options menu on your computer, you can access it using the Windows 7 installation disc or a system repair disc you created earlier. 

To use this , you need to restart (boot) your computer using the disc. 

• Insert the Windows 7disc.
• Restart your computer using the computer's power button. 
• If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc. 

If your computer isn't configured to start from a CD or DVD, check the information that came with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. 

• Choose your language settings, and then click Next. 
• If you are using the Windows installation disc,
• Click Repair your computer. 
• Select the Windows installation you want to repair,
• Then click Next. 
• On the System Recovery Options menu, 
• Click a tool to open it.