how do i do a system restore

[Jason]

I currently was infested with some virus threats, and in the process of removing them i deleted a file known as bsst5. I think that is the name, anyway its a file that windows xp uses. Now it is gone. What im trying to do is restore my computer to a earlie
r date when the file was there but im not sure how. Any information would be appreciated in this matter thank you Jason.

[J.C. Hornbeck [MSFT]]

This should get you going:

306084 - HOW TO: Restore the Operating System to a Previous State in Windows
XP (http://support.microsoft.com/?id=306084).

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"Jason" > wrote in message
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> I currently was infested with some virus threats, and in the process of
removing them i deleted a file known as bsst5. I think that is the name,
anyway its a file that windows xp uses. Now it is gone. What im trying to do
is restore my computer to a earlier date when the file was there but im not
sure how. Any information would be appreciated in this matter thank you
Jason.

[Dr. Phil]

go to help and support right in your own PC...type in "system restore"...and
just read and follow the instructions..
now that wasn't that tough was it...and by reading...you learned
something.......


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[XPUSER]

"Dr. Phil" > wrote in message
...
> go to help and support right in your own PC...type in "system
restore"...and
> just read and follow the instructions..
> now that wasn't that tough was it...and by reading...you learned
> something.......
>
>
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> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.637 / Virus Database: 408 - Release Date: 3/20/2004

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You have good advice but your tone sounds a little
condescending, considering this is the newsgroup for
new users.

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[Dr. Phil]

very observant....


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[SRD]

The gentleman stated the details of the problem for a reason--the question
isn't simply how to do a system restore, but whether that's the most
efficient remedy; or even an effective fix.

System Restore backs up the system state, which essentially means the
registry. I don't know what this bsst5 file is, but since "key" isn't its
suffix, it would appear to be part of Windows and not the Windows
registry. In any event, in making a recommendation, that issue has to be
addressed.

If it isn't a registry key, but a part of Windows proper, that was
deleted, the remedy is a repair of Windows from the CD, not a system
restore from the internal "snapshot" of the registry.

srdiamond

On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:21:14 -0800, Jason > wrote:

> I currently was infested with some virus threats, and in the process of
> removing them i deleted a file known as bsst5. I think that is the name,
> anyway its a file that windows xp uses. Now it is gone. What im trying
> to do is restore my computer to a earlier date when the file was there
> but im not sure how. Any information would be appreciated in this matter
> thank you Jason.

[Sharon F]

On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:21:14 -0800, Jason wrote:

> I currently was infested with some virus threats, and in the process of
> removing them i deleted a file known as bsst5. I think that is the name,
> anyway its a file that windows xp uses. Now it is gone. What im trying
> to do is restore my computer to a earlier date when the file was there
> but im not sure how. Any information would be appreciated in this matter
> thank you Jason.

Jason, be careful. If you receive a message about a "missing file"
immediately after cleaning a virus, it's very possible that the file was a
part of the virus. Visit the website for your antivirus program and look up
the viruses that it identified. The info sheet will have manual removal
directions. Walk through those directions to double check that the
antivirus program cleaned up all remnants.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows XP Shell/User

[oneheli]

To do a system restore click start, programs, accessories, system tools and select restore. Since you had a virus this operation may not work. If it does not try this: Reboot your system , when system first starts to boot start tapping the F8 key until the
windows advanced option screen comes up. There will be several options to choose from , select Last good known configuration. Use this link for help. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307852#3
Good luck and I hope this helps.