How do i restore my computer to the way it was on acertain date?

Question

on windows xp (i forgot how)

Answer 1

Follow these steps to do a System Restore:

1) Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore.

2) On the Welcome screen, click Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then click Next.

3) On the Select a Restore Point page, select the date from the calendar that shows the point you'd like to restore to and then click next.

4) On the Confirm Restore Point Selection page, verify that the correct restore point is chosen, and then close any open programs.

5) Click Next if you are ready to proceed or click Back to change the restore point.

6) The computer will shut down automatically and reboot. On reboot, you'll see the Restoration Complete page, and then click OK.

Answer 2

Start>all programs> Accessories System Recovery

Make sure you have a restore point.