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Restoring the System
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The System Restore function allows you to restore your computer to an earli-
er copy (called restore point), and restores the settings if a problem occurs.
The System Restore function is provided by Windows XP to enable the reso-
lution of various problems without reinstalling Windows XP completely.
You can use System Restore in the following cases.
· The system files are deleted or damaged by mistake.
· The system is unstable or a problem occurs in a device driver.
· A problem occurs after changing system files such as the registry.
· A problem occurs after installing a new program.
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Restore points are created at predetermined times and at times of significant system
events such as when a program or a driver is installed. You can also decide when to
create your own restore points.
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The procedures to create your own restore point are described below.
1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System
2. Select 'Create a restore point', and than click Next.
3. In the Restore point description box, type a name to identify the restore
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This description is only for models running Window XP.
Creating a Restore Point
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There has to be more than 200MB of free space on the hard disk drive. If the disk
space is insufficient, a saved restore point might be deleted.
You are recommended to create a restore point when you have purchased a new
computer and before installing new programs or device drivers. Before creating a
restore point, check that the computer is operating properly.
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point, and than click Create. A restore point has been created.
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