System recovery via the Internet. System recovery methods

The Windows 7 operating system is reliable and stable in operation, but it happens that it may be subject to various errors and failures, or even “at one point” stop starting. There can be a lot of reasons for this: incorrect installation of drivers that conflict with the computer’s hardware, breakdown of individual components, software that is not properly optimized for the capabilities of your configuration, or an ordinary virus attack. Reinstalling Windows is not always the best way out of this situation, since it will inevitably lead to the loss of all data, drivers, programs and applications located on the system disk (and not only on it).

Below are four methods for the most effective recovery of Win 7 OS. The first three are needed when a failure has already occurred, but the fourth method will be useful for those who have not yet encountered such troubles and want to protect their computer from loss of functionality in advance and reliably save all important data.

Method 1: Recovering the system by loading the last known good configuration

It often happens that the computer was working fine in the evening, but in the morning it gives an unpleasant surprise in the form of a blue screen or a constant reboot with the inability to start the operating system. This can be either a consequence of “cleaning” the PC of viruses and spyware, or an incorrect termination of a work session (for example, due to a sudden drop in network voltage or a power outage). The most rational action in this situation would be to load the “last known good configuration”. In many cases, this simple step will help restore the computer's functionality, but even if it does not solve the problem.

Method 2: Restoring the system using standard Windows 7 tools

This option will also not take up much of your time, and in general does not cause any difficulties in implementation.

Important: to prevent the situation from recurring in the future, it is strongly recommended not to disable the “System Restore” option; it can be very useful to you.

Method 3: Restoring the Windows 7 operating system without “Restore Points”

A “restore point” is, in simple terms, a saved copy of the operating system that works without failures or errors. In other words, Windows “on its own” remembered its optimal stable state just in case there was a need to roll back during a critical failure. So, if, for example, you have already tried the previous method and made sure that the “System Restore” option on your computer was disabled and that there were no “Access Points”, then follow the following algorithm:

Method 4: optimal

For this method, you will first need to create a “Restore Point”. The well-known principle “prepare your sleigh in summer” applies here. The fact is that if you carry out a similar procedure yourself at least once every one and a half to two months, this will help to avoid many possible problems, in particular, reinstalling the operating system with the loss of most important data.

This is important: why do “restore points” disappear?

Even if you took care of the security of the operating system in advance and saved a stable copy of Windows by creating an “Access Point,” this does not at all guarantee that it will not disappear in the future. This trouble can happen for the following reasons:

1. Various system optimization and cleaning utilities, such as Ccleaner or FreeSpace, can “destroy” the access point, mistaking it for unnecessary trash. To prevent this from happening, it is best to configure them (the utilities) yourself. The System Volume Information folder must be added to the exceptions.
2. If your hard drive operates in a FAT 32 or FAT system, then the “Restore Point”, unfortunately, will not be saved, since these systems, in principle, do not save information about the changes made.
3. Some laptops, when disconnected from the network, can automatically delete information about “Access Points” in order to save energy.
4. If two operating systems are installed on your PC at the same time, for example, Windows 7 and the earlier Windows XP, then when you decide to run the “younger” version, it will most likely remove all “Access Points” of Win 7. Therefore, before you launch XP make the "Seven" unchangeable.

Returning to the fourth method

So, now you know how to create an “Access Point” and how best to secure it from accidental deletion and reset. Therefore, we return to our method.

Windows 7 is a fairly stable system, but for a number of reasons (incorrect installation of drivers, errors when working with the computer) its operation may fail. When you completely reinstall the system, all data (files, programs, documents) is lost, so the best way to solve this problem is to use built-in recovery tools.

A system restore (or rollback) will help return the laptop to working condition. If such a need arises, you can use several methods. As an example, let's try to restore Windows 7 on a laptop using a restore point, as well as using an installation disk.

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Windows 7 restore point

You can return your laptop to working condition using a previously created restore point. To do this you need:

• Turn on the laptop and wait for Windows to load (if loading is not possible, then you should go to another recovery method - through the installation disk);
• Through the “Start” button, enter “Recovery” in the search bar
• Run the System Restore program (the System Restore Wizard window will open);
• Press the “Next” button;
• Select a date to which you can roll back the system;
• Click “Next” (a recovery confirmation window will appear);
• Start the system rollback by clicking “Finish”.

After a reboot, Windows 7 should return to working condition.

Automatic recovery options

The Windows 7 operating system provides a special recovery environment, which is created automatically and stored on the hard drive in a hidden service partition. In order to take advantage of this opportunity, you must perform the following steps:

• Turn on the laptop;
• Before Windows starts loading, press the “F8” key (the “Additional boot options” menu will open);
• Select “Troubleshoot computer problems”;
• Specify the language and click on the “Next” button;
• Enter your username and password;
• Click on the “Ok” button (the “System Recovery Options” section will open);
• Select the desired recovery tool;
• Follow the prompts.

Windows 7 installation disk

If you don't see automatic recovery options in the Advanced Boot Options menu, you can roll back your system using the Windows 7 installation disc. To do this, you will need:

• Turn on the laptop;
• Insert the Windows installation disc into the drive;
• To restart a computer;
• After the message “Press any to boot from CD or DVD” appears, press any key to start booting from the disk;
• Specify the language and click on the “Next” button;
• In the window that appears, open the “System Restore” item;
• After completing the search, select the installed operating system and click on the “Next” button;
• The “System Recovery Options” menu will launch;
• Select the desired option;
• Follow the master's instructions.

If desired, you can restore the system bootloader using the CMD program and sequentially executing the commands: Bootrec.exe /FixBoot and Bootrec.exe /RebuildBcd

Enable booting from disk

If booting from the Windows installation disc does not start, you can try changing the appropriate settings in the BIOS. On a desktop computer this is done as follows (on a laptop - depending on the BIOS version of the laptop manufacturer):

• Immediately after turning on the computer, you need to enter the BIOS by pressing the “Del”, “F2”, “F4” or other combination on the keyboard, depending on the motherboard;
• In the BIOS window, go to the “Boot” section;
• Open the “Boot Device Priority” subsection;
• In the “1st Boot Device” item, put the CD-ROM first;
• Press the “F10” key to save the changes.

Operating system failures occur for various reasons: incorrect installation of drivers and applications, computer viruses, hardware problems. Let's figure out how to start restoring the Windows 7 operating system in different ways. These methods are divided into two categories: with and without using the Windows 7 recovery environment.

Windows 7 Recovery Environment

Windows Recovery Environment, which means “Windows Recovery Environment”, provides the recovery tools we need. Further in the text we will use the abbreviation Windows Recovery Environment - WinRE.

Let's try to access WinRE tools:

The absence of an option in the Advanced Boot Options menu is a sign that there is no WinRE Windows 7 environment on your system drive. The reason is the removal of the protected hard drive partition that is created for WinRE when installing Windows.

In this case, select one of the download options:

• from the Windows 7 distribution;
• from a recovery disk created on another work computer.

Once you have access to WinRE, you can try to restore Windows 7 using environment tools.

Method #1: Last Known Good Configuration

The simplest method is based on the fact that the system stores information about the last successful boot of the computer.

If you cannot return Windows to a working state using method No. 1, move on to method No. 2.

Method number 2. WinRE: startup recovery

In this mode, faults that interfere with normal loading of the OS are analyzed. To start the mode you need to go to select the option. The following window will appear, in which we click the first item:

Startup Repair in System Recovery Options automatically fixes problems that prevent Windows from starting

If problems are found in the boot parameters, you need to confirm the need to make corrections by pressing the button Fix and restart.

Method No. 3. WinRE: System Restore

This method allows you to “roll back” the system to the time when it worked normally by selecting one of the restore points. But first these “points” must be created.

A recovery point is a kind of “snapshot” of the working environment at a certain point in time. Only Windows system and software settings are included in the records of this point. User files (documents, images, music files) are not saved in recordings.

Such points are created automatically by the operating system every 7 days. The user can create this point independently. It is recommended to do this before starting work that you are not sure will be completed successfully: installing unknown software or drivers. If the job fails, a restore point will allow you to return Windows to its original state.

Does Windows create restore points?

In order for Windows to automatically create points, the System Protection function must be enabled for the system disk.

Create a restore point yourself

Now, in the event of an unsuccessful installation of Photoshop, we can “roll back” the system to this point.

Performing a rollback

Method number 4. WinRE: image recovery

This is a data recovery mode from a backup copy. Let's try to create it.

Create an archive copy of the system

Restoring the system from an archived copy

We hope our tips will help you restore Windows 7. If you still have any questions, you may find the answers here:

The method is suitable if the system is stable starts And included the function of creating points without user intervention or there is a backup collected by the system itself.
To start the process, you need to open a special software utility. To run it, use the instructions:

In the window that opens select drive protected against data loss. Usually the volume on which the OS is directly installed is selected.

Afterwards, you need to press the button "Recovery…"

A program will open to restore the previous state of the OS. Click the button " Further" and we see a menu that requires select a point recovery. The menu presents those that were created by the operating system itself.

To see all available rollback points, check the box " Show other restore points»

We follow further instructions and agree with reboot system and the fact that it will be impossible to cancel the restoration in the future. System will reboot and there will be a rollback.

Please remember that after the rollback the password, which was in use at the time. To avoid problems with logging in, make sure you have utility password reset. When will it happen return OS to the previous state, the previous points will disappear, but a new one will appear, created immediately before the reset attempt.

Returning the original settings

If items recovery are missing, or returning to previous states did not help, then you should try returning the PC to factory condition.

Often, most Windows laptops have this option, regardless of the version; instructions can be found from the manufacturer.

If you are the owner stationary PC with Windows 7 installed, then the method is unlikely to work, since usually in this case the OS requires a disk.

For the newest Windows starting from the eighth version, you can use the following algorithm:

Open the menu " Options" - Go to the section " Update and Security» — « Restore your computer to its original state» → Button « Begin»

System rollback using disk

This option is suitable if the operating system categorically refuses to start. The disk can be almost any external data storage device, even a USB flash drive.

For creation recovery media you will need to go to control Panel and in the category " system and safety» select the item « Backing up computer data". After that, click on the inscription “ Create a recovery disk". In the new window, select the drive you want to use, then click " Create disk».

Now you will always have the opportunity to fix a system problem without resorting to a complete reinstallation.

Creating an image

This method is also suitable for those who have lost the ability to start the OS, important honors this option from the previous one is that using full image disk, absolutely all user settings, files and applications are restored. Recommended make an image at a time when the PC has all the basic drivers and programs, but no unnecessary software.

To create an image, follow the same instructions as described in the previous method. Only at the last stage should you follow the link “ Creating a system image«.

In the window that opens offered select a location to save the image. The typical save location is DVD, as it can be used if the hard drive is damaged, which is quite convenient. The best way is to write to network storage, it would be better to use this particular point, since in this case, the probability of losing the image will be reduced to zero.

The recovery itself begins in the following way when the computer is rebooted: “ Diagnostics» — « Extra options» — « Restoring a system image».

Quite often, computers use Windows 7 startup recovery after errors have occurred. This may or may not be good for your operating system. Today we will talk about how to manage system startup recovery.

What is a recovery tool?

The Windows 7 Startup Repair tool repairs the OS. It can fix a number of problems that prevent Windows from working properly. At the same time, this process starts scanning the computer, thereby determining the presence of problems and errors, trying to eliminate them and ensure the correct and efficient operation of your “iron friend”. By default, every Windows operating system has the Automatic System Restore option enabled. You can turn it off if you wish. But without special knowledge of your own computer, there is no need to do such manipulations - let the machine be checked, restored and functioning normally. Although there are times when restoring the startup of Windows 7 takes a long time and gets boring. This is already a signal to think about checking the hardware. Of course, restoring Windows 7 startup does not provide a 100% guarantee that the system will function correctly - there are errors that recovery tools cannot handle. We will talk about them further.

What recovery tools can't handle

The Windows 7 Startup Repair tool may not fix some problems. As a rule, system files that have been damaged, deleted or not installed at all are subject to recovery. It is not capable of greater recovery. Thus, it cannot eliminate hardware failure, such as a hard drive or memory incompatibility. Additionally, Windows 7 startup repair cannot protect your computer from viruses.

Restoring will not help with system installation problems either. So, if the operating system was initially crooked, then recovery tools will be of no use. Personal files (photos/videos/documents) cannot be returned or “repaired”. In order to save your data, you need to do archiving.

If recovery doesn't help

To resolve problems that are not resolved by System Restore, you must identify the problem. In any case, you will see a summary of the error and some documentation on your screen. This way it will be possible to understand what is going on and take appropriate measures. As a rule, if recovery does not help, then you need to “fix the hardware” or reinstall Windows.

Recovering the bootloader manually

There are several ways: restoring the Windows 7 boot loader manually, using programs, automatically and using a system rollback. Now we will talk about how to restore the system “by hand”.

In order to answer the question: “Restoring the Windows 7 boot loader - what should I do for manual recovery?”, you need to be patient and, of course, Windows 7. Now let’s proceed directly to the recovery process.

1. Adjust your BIOS settings so that your disk drive is the first boot and read option.
2. Insert the Windows 7 installation disc into your computer and restart your device.
3. You will see the already familiar system reinstallation window. At the bottom left you will see System Restore. Click on this button.
4. After this, the “System Recovery Options” window will pop up in front of you. Select the one you want to restore, click “Next”.
5. Next, select “System Startup Repair” - “Command Prompt”.
6. Write in the window that opens: “bootrec.exe”.

Bootrec keys

With the manual recovery method, after completing the last step, you will see a window with the so-called keys. They explain how the Windows 7 system will be restored. Now we will look at which keys are responsible for what.

FixMbr - writes a Windows 7 compatible master boot record to the system partition. This option is used when master boot records are damaged or non-standard codes need to be removed from it. The existing partition table is not overwritten. Restoring Windows 7 startup can bother you for a long time because of these entries, but with FixMbr you will get rid of the problem once and for all.

FixBoot - a new boot sector compatible with your operating system is written to the system partition. Use this key when:

Replacing the boot sector with non-standard options;

Damage to the boot sector;

If you were running a previous version of Windows.

Once you select the required Windows 7 startup repair tool, write it and press Enter. Wait for the process to complete. Done - the Windows 7 bootloader is working again and restoring the system. In this case, the boot will occur and the system will be restored to startup and will be in good condition.

Recovery programs

In order to “return” the system startup, you can use various Windows programs; restoring the startup of Windows 7 will be carried out almost automatically. This method is perfect when you don’t have the original Windows disk at hand. What programs can be used to carry out restoration?

Heren's Boot CD

As a rule, the salvation in the absence of the original Windows 7 disk is the so-called live CD, which can be written anywhere: either to a disk or to a flash drive. There are many such programs. The easiest and most convenient way is to use Hiren’s Boot CD. There are a lot of different Windows recovery utilities on this disk, but today we will talk about the most convenient and common ones. Before you start, you need to burn a liveCD and then boot it through the BIOS. Once this is accomplished, you can move on to the next steps.

Option 1 - Paragon HD Manager

One of the most popular system recovery utilities is Paragon Hard Disk Manager. In order to restore the Windows 7 system through it, you must:

Option 2 - MBRFix

Another convenient, fast and popular system recovery utility is MBRFix. It is not much different from the previous one. Unless it's your desire. You won’t have to wait long for Windows 7 system recovery to begin. All you need to do is follow these steps:

1. When starting the live CD, select “mini Windows XP”.
2. In the menu that opens, find and select “Partition/Boot/MBR” - “Commandline” - “MBRFix”.
3. To restore the bootloader, enter the following entry: MBRFix.exe /drive 0 fixmbr /win7 /yes.
4. Wait for the process to complete and restart your computer.

Restore using the command line. This is another good and high-quality way to restore the system. In order to use the command line as a Windows 7 recovery tool, you need to:

1. Launch on your computer. Don't forget to select the command line option.
2. Sign in.
3. Enter rstrui.exe in the command line.
4. Press Enter and wait for the processes to complete.

Disable recovery

You can use Windows 7 to disable system startup recovery. In order to disable annoying Windows 7 recovery when you start your computer, you need to:

1. Go to “Start” - “Control Panel” - “System” - “System Protection”.
2. Find the Properties window and open the System Protection tab.
3. In “Protection Settings”, find and highlight the drive on which you want to disable system recovery, click “Configure”.
4. In “System protection for...” in “Options”, check the “Turn off system protection” checkbox.
5. Click OK. In such simple and quick ways, you can carry out various manipulations with system recovery. Do not forget that Windows 7 can be restored using a system rollback. In this case, your personal data will not be damaged. It is possible to roll back the system only if the system itself can start, that is, if the recovery of the Windows 7 boot loader is always enabled, which constantly checks for errors, but the operating system is working normally. It will be necessary to “roll back” the OS to the date when there were no problems. Windows is restored using the standard kit included in the package. But if your computer was subject to some really unpleasant errors, then some problems may arise in the process that will not particularly affect the quality of the system - you will simply feel unusual and uncomfortable working at the computer. The most common problem is the disappearance of the language bar in the system.

Language bar and recovery

The language bar is something that is visible and familiar to everyone. As a rule, there is a panel that shows the keyboard layout and allows you to switch it. Sometimes it happens that she disappears. Then it becomes necessary to restore the launch and operation of the language bar in Windows 7. The easiest way is to turn to the built-in recovery tools. It is quite difficult to judge why exactly your language bar is “covered” and for what reasons, since there can be a huge number of them. Nevertheless, everything is easily and simply corrected. Let's start troubleshooting the problem with this panel. There are two methods here.

Method 1 - "folk"

1. Press Win+r and run intl.cpl. You can also use: “Start” - “Control Panel” - “Regional and Language Options”.
2. Go to "Languages ​​and Keyboards".
3. Open the Change Keyboard menu.
4. Next, you need to select the language bar in the “Languages ​​and text input services” window.
5. Check "Pinned to taskbar" and "Show test marks in language bar".
6. Next you need to accept the changes and click on OK.

The language bar should now appear.

Method 2 - "advanced"

1. Press Win+R and type regedit.
2. Find the tab in the registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

3. Check CTFMon for the appropriate "program". If it doesn't exist, create it.

4. Right-click Run and “create string parameter”.

5. Assign a name to CTFMon and, right-clicking on it, click on “change”.

6. Write: "C:\Windows\system32\ctfmon.exe".

7. Click OK.

It will fall into its place allotted to Windows 7. Which method of returning the socket to its place is right for you - decide for yourself. It all depends on your skills and desires. But don't forget that a computer can be "repaired" to the point where it eventually stops working altogether. Be careful with system files. It’s good if you have several computers - on one of them you can always see how to fix this or that error that has arisen in the system.

In extreme cases, only a complete reinstallation of the system without saving the data can save you.

This is done using Windows installation disks. Before you completely destroy the system, make sure that all recovery methods do not work. If there is no more output, insert the disk into the drive, configure the BIOS to boot from the disk and get to work. Very often, if there are boot loader problems, problems may arise with installing a new version of Windows or with waiting times. Try to carefully read everything the installer writes. Be patient - any computer requires proper, often very painstaking, care.

With these simple methods you can put your system in order. Launching Windows 7 and the language bar is not that difficult. If you doubt whether you can do everything correctly yourself, call a specialist. He will definitely be able to tell you the right and high-quality way to correct any errors that have arisen. Try to carry out all the necessary manipulations to protect and check your computer on time and regularly. Happy renovation!