How To Run System Restore From The Command Prompt?
To run System Restore from the Command Prompt in Windows, follow these steps:
Method 1: Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Press
Win + R
to open the Run dialog box, then typecmd
, and pressCtrl + Shift + Enter
to open an elevated command prompt.With Administrator privileges, type
rstrui.exe
and pressEnter
. This will open the System Restore wizard.
Method 2: Using Windows Recovery Environment
Assuming your computer doesn't boot correctly, here's how to access System Restore from the Command Prompt in Windows Recovery Environment:
- Boot your computer from a Windows installation media (e.g., USB flash drive or DVD).
- Choose the language settings and click
Next
. - Click
Repair your computer
>Troubleshoot
>Advanced options
>Command Prompt
. - At the Command Prompt, type
rstrui.exe
and pressEnter
.
After executing either method, follow the on-screen instructions provided by the System Restore wizard to choose a restore point and proceed with the restoration process.