System Restore

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  1. longhornfreak

    longhornfreak Well-Known Member

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    k well,

    My dad tried installing some stuff on to his computer, the software crashed it for some reason.

    He wants it set back to a certain time (8:00)

    he is running on windows 98

    is this even possible?
    if it is, then explain w/ some detail ( i have a general knowledge with computers, and ideas on how to fix this, i just want to make sure so that i don't ruin it)

    if not, what are some alternative options and how to do them
     
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    does he have System Restore on his pc?

    if he does then all he has to do is just select the time he wants to go back to
     
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    yeah its pretty straight forward if there is an option for it then he just uses that sets the date and btw it is a good idea to make a backup disc as soon as you get a new computer thats what i do :)
     
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    No, if its what im thinking

    start> all programs >accessories> system tools> system restore

    thats not there

    remember, this is a windows 98 not xp
     
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    98 has not restore option, eather reformat or find a way to unitstall the software.
     
  6. longhornfreak

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    yeah ... it does, but the problem i have... is that there are now back up files, you run it in dos
     
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    Well, I'm not an expert in 98 so eather wait for Master,Xelink, or AKW
     
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    No, unless he has a NEC (computer brand) computer it will not have a system restore unless you downloaded a different program to do that.
     
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    system restore was introduced in ME... I beleive there is a way to get it on 98 but not by default so there is approximately a 99% chgance that you're screwed.

    edit just found this via google...
    There was a System Restore in Windows 98

    restart your computer to MS-DOS

    then type on DOS, scanreg/restore

    or scanreg/? for other options
     
  10. longhornfreak

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    ^^^^ lol yeah ^^^^ i dont think its possible w/o back ups

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    its not a big problem, he's got all his my documents back up from 2 weeks ago, the programs and what not will be lost, the project for work that he worked on for hours gone, that was why i thought maybe it was possible, and yes there is, i re-checked what i though was right with google, and it was, just no back up files on his comp, which is what i needed


    1. Insert your Windows 98 Startup disk into the floppy disk drive, and then start your computer.
    2. On the Microsoft Windows 98 Startup menu, choose Start Computer With CD-ROM Support.
    3. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after each line

    <cdrom>: cd tools\sysrec pcrestor

    where <cdrom> is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.

    NOTE: The Pcrestor.bat batch file starts an automatic version of Windows 98 Setup. After Windows 98 Setup is complete, the System Recovery wizard is automatically started.
    4. After Windows 98 Setup starts, remove the Windows 98 Startup disk from the floppy disk drive.
    5. In the System Recovery wizard, click Next.
    6. Type your name and company name, and then click Next.
    7. In the System Recovery wizard, click Finish. The Microsoft Backup Welcome screen appears.
    8. In the Microsoft Backup dialog box, click Restore Backed Up Files, and then click OK.
    9. In the Restore wizard, use the following options when you are prompted:


    Restore From: Select the location where your backup is stored.

    Select Backup Sets: Select the most recent full system backup.

    What To Restore: Click to select the check box next to each local drive.

    Where To Restore: Click Original Locations.

    How To Restore: Click "Always replace the file on my computer."



    10. Click Start to start the restore process.






    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/187526/


    but for all u 98 users, make back ups, i'd make a back up on any OS
     
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    There is a system restore (of sorts) in win 98. Boot into DOS then type scanreg/restore. Before you do that, see if there is a last know good configuration option when booting. This is for a complete system failure, although I'm not too sure whether it is included in win98, or whether I'm thinking of win 2000. Anyway, try that DOS comand.
     
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    You might want to change the sub title for the thread.

    It make sitr look like thread is being used as a currency.
     
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    well never mind, my dad's company is paying for the "geek squad" tommorrow..

    my dad checked yes

    which means the guy has to wear a cape while doing the work lol, too bad im going to be at a strength and conditioning camp lol, i realy want to see that
     
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    i used a program called acronis but i dont think it will run on win 98
     
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    Well, I am sorry that no one could help you and that I never saw the topic. Though, I am glad that your dad's work is paying for it. Best of luck with that. Tell us how it goes, yeah?
     

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