How do I restore my system state backup?

How do I restore system state data?

You can also run a system state restore from the command-line. To do this start Windows Server Backup on the machine you want to recover. From a command prompt type: wbadmin get versions -backuptarget <servername\sharename> to get the version identifier. Use the version identifier to start system state restore.

What does restore system state mean?

System State Recovery recovers the System Registry, COM + Database, Certificate Services, Active Directory, SysVol, and other system state components to a previous known state. Problems can occur when you use a backup of C drive and System State to perform a full restore to an alternate system.

What is backed up in system state backup?

A System State backup generally includes a copy of any installed device drivers and related files, most of the Windows directory, the Windows Registry, the Active Directory configuration (where applicable) and system files under Windows File Protection.

How do I do a backup and system restore?

Select the Start button, then select Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Backup and Restore. Choose Select another backup to restore files from, and then follow the steps in the wizard. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.