10 things you should know about device driver rollback in Windows XP

Device driver rollback allows you to recover from the installation of an invalid, incorrect, or corrupt device driver, which could render your system unbootable or cause one or more devices to fail. Here's a look at how and when you can use rollback to resolve the problem.

Installing a problematic device driver can unleash a host of headaches, from unbootable systems to BSODs to device failures. Windows XP's device driver rollback feature offers one option for reversing the consequences of a bad driver install. This list offers an overview of what the feature can and can't do, how to access it, and what alternative solutions you might need to consider. Items include:

• Using a shortcut to access the rollback feature
• Working around boot problems via Safe Mode or the Last Known Good Configuration option
• System Restore vs. device driver rollback
• Rollback limitations

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