Windows XP Crashes - How to Save a Crashed Windows XP

In our daily usage of computer, it is inevitable for us to do some illegal operations, which makes the system run improperly or crash. At this point, some will decide to reinstall the system to bring back the entire system. But we can say that it is too early to do this action because we can try a simple restore job to save a crashed Windows XP.


First of all, we all know that System Restore is a very useful utility in Windows XP. If some necessary system files are deleted incorrectly or there is something wrong with the computer or it is completely crashed, you can use the System Restore to save your XP system to a previous state.


1) How to enable System Restore


Actually, the running of the System Restore is something associated with the process "rstrui". So you can go to C:windowssystem32restore to locate the item "rstrui", and then right click it to select "Send to -> Desktop (create shortcut)". So you can double click this shortcut to quickly start System Restore. In DOS mode, you can simply go to Start -> Run -> type "rstrui" to enable it.


2) Use command-line to start System Restore


If the computer has been completely crashed and impossible to get into neither normal nor safe mode, you can type in the command-line "C:windowssystem32restorerstrui" and then press "Enter" to run a system restore if you can access " Safe Mode with Command-line". In this way, you can effortlessly bring back a crashed Windows XP.


3) Use system menu to restore a crashed XP in safe mode


If you are able to get access Windows Safe mode, even though fail to access normal mode, it is recommended to restore the system here. Here is what you can go: Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore -> select "Restore my computer to an earlier time" and then click "Next". Here, you can select the restore point and restore your computer. After rebooting, you can easily save your crashed Windows XP.


With the steps above, you can simply save a crashed XP computer, but it does not mean that all degree of damage can be restored in this way. If the computer is damaged too much, a reinstallation is needed, which will cause the loss of some important data.