Windows Security Tutorials - Herong's Tutorial Examples - v3.01, by Dr. Herong Yang
Windows 7: View Available Restore Points
This section provides a tutorial example on how to review system restore points that are available on Windows 7 system.
A restore point is a backup of system settings only. Application programs and your own personal documents are not included in restore points. By default, Windows 7 system will create restore points automatically whenever an important change is made to the system. But you should review system restore points some times to make sure they are created correctly.
1. Go to "Control Panel\System and Security\System" and click the "System protection" link. You will see the "System Properties" screen open on the "System Protection" tab.
2. Click "System Restore..." button and click "Next". You will see a list restore points listed on the screen.
3. Click "[x] Show more restore points" to see entries.
4. Select a "Automatic Restore Point" and click "Scan for affected programs". Windows 7 shows you what will the impact if you continue restore your system to that restore point.
The picture below shows you a list of restore points that are available on Windows 7 system:
Table of Contents
About This Windows Security Book
Windows 8: System Security Review
Windows 8: System Security Protection
Windows 8 Defender for Real-Time Protection
Windows 7: System Security Review
Windows 7: System Security Protection
Windows 7: System Recovery Options
►Windows 7: View Available Restore Points
Windows 7: Restore Point Settings
Windows 7: Create Restore Point
Windows 7: Recovery Option 1 - Restore Point
Windows 7: Create System Image
Windows 7: Create System Repair Disc
Windows 7: Boot from Repair Disc
Windows 7: Create Repair USB Drive
Windows 7: Modify Boot Order in BIOS
Windows 7: Recovery Option 2 - System Image
Windows 7: Verify Factory Reset
Windows 7: Recovery Option 3 - Factory Reset
Windows 7 Forefront Client Security
Norton Power Eraser - Anti-Virus Scan Tool
McAfee Virus and Malware Protection Tools
Spybot - Spyware Blocker, Detection and Removal
Keeping IE (Internet Explorer) Secure
Malware (Adware, Spyware, Trojan, Worm, and Virus)
HijackThis - Browser Hijacker Diagnosis Tool
IE Add-on Program Listing and Removal
"Conduit Search" - Malware Detection and Removal
"Tube Dimmer", "Scorpion Saver" or "Adpeak" Malware
Malware Manual Removal Experience
Vundo (VirtuMonde/VirtuMundo) - vtsts.dll Removal
Trojan and Malware "Puper" Description and Removal
VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll) - Description and Removal
PWS (Password Stealer) Trojan Infection Removal