Dell Studio XPS M1640 (Mid 2010) - Manual (Page 48)

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Restoring Your Operating System
System Restore
The Windows operating systems provide a
System Restore option which allows you to
return your computer to an earlier operating state
(without affecting data files) if changes to the
hardware, software, or other system settings have
left your computer in an undesirable operating
state. Any changes that System Restore makes to
your computer are completely reversible.
CAUTION: Make regular backups of your
data files. System Restore does not monitor
your data files or recover them.
Starting System Restore
Click 1. Start .
In the search box, type 2. System Restore
and press <Enter>.
NOTE: The User Account Control window
may appear. If you are an administrator on
the computer, click Continue; otherwise,
contact your administrator to continue the
desired action.
Click 3. Next and follow the remaining prompts
on the screen.
In the event that System Restore did not resolve
the issue, you may undo the last system restore.
Undoing the Last System Restore
NOTE: Before you undo the last system
restore, save and close all open files and
exit any open programs. Do not alter, open,
or delete any files or programs until the
system restoration is complete.
Click 1. Start .
In the search box, type 2. System Restore
and press <Enter>.
Click
3. Undo my last restoration and
click Next.