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method to run Windows Restore via DVD

Is there a method to boot off the Windows 7 disc, then connect via the CMD prompt to the Windows 7 Install and then preform a Windows Restore to a previous date?

John

The next step from there is Repair Install. This works, but it is not the same as Restore to a prior point. I do not think you can do this with the Windows 7 DVD.

Can you log in as a different user and then Restore to a prior point.

Scott Huffman

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nope my system is stuck in an infinite loop of reverting updates that failed. I have already tried several steps to resolve that involved tweaking items in the winsxs folder. Even when I attempt to boot into safemode. I'm hit with the screen of infinite loop. If I can get to a login prompt in safe mode I was hoping to run restore there.

John

So then the next step is to let Windows do the Repair Install.

nobus

can you boot into safe mode? if yes open a command prompt and type rstrui.exe
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-start-system-restore-from-the-command-prompt-2624522

Scott Huffman

ASKER

I can only boot into Windows Repair. I can access windows on the installed drive via Command Prompt and I was able to launch the RSTRUI.exe. But it couldn't locate any previous restore points. So it failed.

Scott Huffman

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I'm trying this command x:\windows\system32\dism.exe /image:e:\/cleanup-image /revertpendingactions but it failed.

John

You may need to back up and install fresh at this point

Scott Huffman

ASKER

John Hurst I'm working through each of the suggestions before taking that step. Do you have any tips besides reinstall?

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