[Veeg]

Using Windows 7 System Restore may clear out wanted personal files..

System Restore development lead, Ivan Pashov, said:

"...System Restore does not exclude executable files in users’ Documents folders because programs and drivers (or spyware) can be installed anywhere, not just under c:\Program Files. We have no way of knowing what is installed, what is downloaded, and what is just put there for any other reason. Therefore, we restore a specific set of files on all volumes where system protection is enabled...

...Using System Restore can be a heavy-handed approach to uninstalling programs. However, we believe that most customers would want this type of repair..."

An in-depth discussion on the issue .... http://www.pchelpfor...-part-2.151486/

Edited by Veeg, 09 May 2013 - 09:03 AM.

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Good post mate.

[Wolfeymole]

Good post mate.

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That's good to know.

[petersmith5544]

System Restore to restore your Windows 7 system files to an earlier point in time. It's a way to undo system changes to your computer without affecting your personal user files, such as e‑mail, documents, or photos.