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Recover from configuration changes to Windows XP

In this three-part series, Microsoft MVP Brien Posey runs through the best practices and strategies for returning Windows XP to a functional state -- with minimal effort.

Published: 05 Mar 2008

Making an unwanted configuration change is frustrating for Windows administrators, especially when that change completely disables the operating system. Fortunately, all is not lost. In this three-part series, Microsoft MVP Brien Posey runs through the best practices and strategies for returning Windows XP to a functional state -- with minimal effort.

ROLLING BACK CHANGES IN WINDOWS XP

Part 1: The Last Known Good Configuration option
Part 2: Device driver rollback and System Restore
Part 3: System Restore strengths and limitations

Brien M. Posey, MCSE, is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for his work with Windows 2000 Server, Exchange Server and IIS. He has served as CIO for a nationwide chain of hospitals and was once in charge of IT security for Fort Knox. He writes regularly for SearchWinComputing.com and other TechTarget sites.

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Recover from configuration changes to Windows XP

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