Seems like a useful thread idea. I couldn't find one in a search so here it is.
My issue:
I have a pretty crappy basic laptop with windows 8. It has been running fine, up until my daughter wanted to download a few games. After the download was done, I had a new web browser? Vesteran? Or something like that. Anyhow, after I rebooted it, I was brought to the sign in screen, typed my password and was brought to a black screen instead of the desktop. I still have a mouse pointer as well.
I figured I would just restore to a earlier date, but the only way to navigate is through the task manager/ new task. I'm then able to open up the control panal window and do a search for the restore system option but nothing comes up.
My question boils down to: Is there a common shortcut to get to the restore option without the use of windows and the desktop? All of my google searches tell me how to navigate using windows. Thought I'd ask here. Much appreciated.
My issue:
I have a pretty crappy basic laptop with windows 8. It has been running fine, up until my daughter wanted to download a few games. After the download was done, I had a new web browser? Vesteran? Or something like that. Anyhow, after I rebooted it, I was brought to the sign in screen, typed my password and was brought to a black screen instead of the desktop. I still have a mouse pointer as well.
I figured I would just restore to a earlier date, but the only way to navigate is through the task manager/ new task. I'm then able to open up the control panal window and do a search for the restore system option but nothing comes up.
My question boils down to: Is there a common shortcut to get to the restore option without the use of windows and the desktop? All of my google searches tell me how to navigate using windows. Thought I'd ask here. Much appreciated.
