System Restore is a Microsoft Windows tool that helps you undo software changes to your computer without affecting your personal files, like documents,

photos, e-mails, and so on.

Every time you install a software or device driver, your computer updates Windows system files to support the new software or device. Sometimes, this may

cause some unexpected errors. System Restore helps you restore the Windows system files to the state prior to the installation of the software or device

driver.

System restore creates and saves restore points at regular intervals. You use these restore points (or create your own restore points) to restore your

computer's system files to an earlier known good state.

Use system restore if changes to changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left your computer in an undesirable operating state.

NOTE: System restore does not backup your personal files and hence it cannot recover your personal files that are deleted or damaged.

Related Information

Restoring Your Operating System

Starting System Restore

Undoing System Restore

Dell DataSafe Local Backup

Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic

Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional

System Recovery Media

Dell Factory Image Restore

Operating System Disc

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