How to perform a System Restore using Command Prompt? (ransomware or virus is blocking Safe Mode)
The System Restore function restores operating system files to an earlier point in time. System Restore is useful when malicious software infiltrates a computer.
The System Restore function restores operating system files to an earlier point in time. System Restore is useful when malicious software infiltrates a computer and damages the system files. Moreover, this function important when dealing with variants of ransomware infections that block computer screens. This tutorial describes the process of performing a System Restore using Command Prompt. In some cases, especially when dealing with ransomware infections, performing a System Restore is a complicated task, since modern fake antivirus programs and ransomware infections are capable of blocking an operating system's Safe Mode and Safe Mode with networking. This leaves one solution: performing a System Restore using Command Prompt.
To perform a System Restore using Command Prompt:
1. Start your computer in Safe Mode with Command Prompt. During the computer start process, press F8 key on your keyboard multiple times until the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, then select Safe mode with Command Prompt from the list and press ENTER.
2. When Command Prompt Mode loads, enter the following line: cd restore and press ENTER.
3. Next, type this line: rstrui.exe and press ENTER.
4. In the opened window, click 'Next'.
5. Select one of the available restore points and click 'Next' (this will restore your computer system to an earlier time and date).
6. In the opened window, click 'Yes'.
7. If you are dealing with a ransomware infection, download and scan your PC with recommended malware removal software after restoring your computer to a previous date.
Note that in some cases, System Restore does not eliminate security infections - malicious programs can hide within restore points. After performing a System Restore, scan your computer with legitimate anti-spyware software.
I have the same error. Did you ever get an answer?
Was wondering if the sh_remover can be run on command line prompt. I only have access to it. Have been infected with ransomware and when I did a restore now I just get a black screen. I can remote into the machine, but only have command line.
I'm getting the message 'not enough memory resources are available to process this command' at the top of the dialogue box. After typing in rstrui.exe., I get a system restore dialogue box telling me that to use that command I must specify which Windows installation to restore. But there's never the option to select an operating system when I restart. What's my next move?
I also have no restore points .where do I get a rescue disk ,and my laptop doubt have a place to put a disk
Hi..
My computer is saying the audio device is not running..and some services like Bluetooth..WiFi are not working..help
My computer is saying the audio device is not running..and some services like Bluetooth..WiFi are not working..help
Same here. I just lost all my data and have been trying to recover it eversince. Did you have any luck?
I'm having the same issue, it sucks. Can anyone help?
This evil April 2018 Windows 10 update has really screwed my computer nothing works to restore it. I ever tried the steps here but after entering the final command prompt it tells me I need to specify which to restore. I tells me to restart, go on the system I want to restore and do that but I can't get that option. I have tried a multitude of things but nothing is working. I'm devastated and don't want to loose everything
I-ve updated to 1083 and I got desktop can is not avaible its black screen with onlz recycle bin
3. Next, type this line: rstrui.exe and press ENTER. works perfect .Thanks
My laptop was freezing during start up. Couldn't get recovery to work in safe mode (opened settings, clicked backup and recovery.. Nada..) Followed these steps and it's currently restoring to the last automatic backup. (So glad it does an automatic one, I never remember to do those. :sweatdrop: :oops: )
I need someone to help i have tried everything to get back into my computer my ex changed my administrative password and I cannot get into anything he has me locked out and even has child control on or parental control somebody help me bypass this so I can get back into my computer plz
It is working but when it reach the point to select partition to restore the next button become inactive,
Please any one can help to fix the problem
I install dual boot but it show an error invalid arch independent magic
grub rescue>
I tried ls command still same error
grub rescue>
I tried ls command still same error
Heather, did you ever get this figured out? I am having this EXACT issue with my laptop currently and am hoping I can find a remedy.
Hi,
I dit all of the above and it works, But i want to put in my own date one previous than given in the system restore window. reason being i know a date that works. there must be an other command to get to the window in which you can put your own date??
I dit all of the above and it works, But i want to put in my own date one previous than given in the system restore window. reason being i know a date that works. there must be an other command to get to the window in which you can put your own date??
the freaking ad keeps kicking me to the bottom of the page!
I can't even do a restore in safe mode command prompt. My computer reboots and i get a message saying stop code:CRITICAL PROCESS DIED
just restart the pc and dont press any thing on your pc and it will repair your hard drive and your pc will start normally
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By default, Windows 10 will automatically create a restore point when you install a device driver or Windows update, so you can later reverse system changes if Windows 10 becomes unstable.
Restore points could take up a lot of disk space, so if your PC is running well, there’s not much sense in keeping many old restore points. In this tutorial we’ll show you 3 ways to delete one or more system restore points to save disk space in Windows 10.
Method 1: Delete All System Restore Points in System Protection
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Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command. Type SystemPropertiesProtection and press Enter.
This will open the System Protection page in the System Properties window. Now select a drive you want to delete all old restore points from, and click on Configure.
Click on the Delete button. When the warning dialog pops up, click Continue to confirm.
Method 2: Delete All But the Most Recent Restore Point via Disk Cleanup
Right-click on a local drive and then select Properties from the context menu.
Under the General tab, click on Disk Cleanup.
Next, click on Clean up system files.
Go to the the More Options tab, click on the Clean up button under the “System Restore and Shadow Copies” section.
When the Disk Cleanup confirmation box opens, click on Delete and Windows 10 will delete all your restore points while keeping the most recent one.
Method 3: Delete Individual System Restore Point via Command Line
Open the Administrative Command Prompt. Execute the following command to list all system restore points created for all drives on your computer. Keep an eye on the creation date and shadow copy ID for each system restore point.
vssadmin list shadows
To delete a specific restore point, type the following command and press Enter.
vssadmin delete shadows /Shadow={shadow copy ID}
If you want to delete all restore points for all your drives, just run this command instead:
vssadmin delete shadows /all
That’s it!