How to Restore Settings on a Windows Vista System

Restore from System Tools
1. Click on 'Start' and 'All Programs'.
2. Click on 'Accessories' and click 'System Tools'.
3. Click 'System Restore'.
4. Click 'Restore My Computer to an Earlier Time' and then click on 'Next'.
5. Click on the most recent restore point on the calendar and then click 'Next'.
6. Click 'Next' to confirm the restore point selection. Your computer will restart and restore the system settings.
Restore in Safe Mode
7. Restart your computer. As your computer restarts press the 'F8' key to boot in safe mode. This will allow you to restore your system with a command prompt. If your computer boots to Windows you will need to repeat this step.
8. Select and highlight 'Safe Mode with a Command Prompt' by using the up and down arrow keys. Once this is highlighted press 'Enter' to proceed.
9. Type in the administrator password for your computer if you have multiple computer users. If you do not, proceed to the next step.
10. Enter the command '%systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe' (without the quotes). This will open the system restore wizard. Press 'Enter'. Your system will now be restored.