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Q: What windows tool can you use to restore the windows system to a previous point in time before a device was installed?
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What Windows tool can you use to restore the Windows system to a previous time before a device was installed?

System Restore.


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Do a system restore and pick any date BEFORE you installed program. Google "system restore" with what kind of Windows (XP, Vista, Windows 7, etc.) and will give instructions. Mind you, other programs you installed during this period will also be taken away, so right those down if you have to re-install. All your personal stuff (email, photos, etc.) will not be affected.


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How often does the system create restore points automatically?

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