Using microsoft® windows® system restore, Using microsoft – Dell Latitude D630 User Manual

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Using Microsoft

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Windows

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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 the

computer in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that System Restore

makes to your computer are completely reversible.

NOTICE:

Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not

monitor your data files or recover them.

NOTE:

The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default

view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic

view.

Starting System Restore

NOTICE:

Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and

close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any

files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

Microsoft Windows XP

1 Click StartAll ProgramsAccessoriesSystem ToolsSystem

Restore.

2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore

point.

3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts.

Microsoft Windows Vista

1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Help and Support.
2 In the search box, type 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.

3 Click 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.

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