Can I "roll back" entire computer using Time Machine?

I have VMware installed on my computer. Went into Time Machine to replace the users/documents/virtual machine folder with an earlier file; for some reason, VMware didn't recognize the virtual machine file. I went ahead,and restored teh original vm file, and prog still didn't recognize it.
I am used to using the "Goback" rollback program in windows, and thought a complete rollback would restore my original virtual machine file, but am not sure how to do this with Time Machine.
Will Time Machine do rollbacks?
Thanks.
Marc

to do a full system restore, boot from the install DVD, once past the language screen go to the Utilities menu, select "restore from Time machine" and follow the instructions.

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