Restoring The System; File Backup; Cleaning Up The Disk - Lenovo 3000 H200 5357 User Manual

4.1 Restoring the system

The system can develop problems due to erroneous operation or the installation of
additional software. If software problems develop in the originally installed software,
you can restore the system by using system backup and restoration features.
Note: The existing system settings will change after restoration. Check the
settings of the restored system to ensure they match settings that may be
critical to your needs.
Use the following procedure to restore the software to a known
functional level:
1. Click Start → Programs → Accessories → System Tools → System
Restoration.
2. Choose either the recommended restore point or select a different recovery time
from the pop-up box. Choose the latest date when the system was running
properly. Click Next to continue.
3. The system will start restoration. When all processes run to completion, the
system displays a message informing you that the restore operation has
completed successfully.

4.2 File Backup

For security purposes, you can backup the system status before you install
additional software, or otherwise modify system settings. To backup the system
status, do the following:
1. Click Start → Programs → Accessories → System Tools → File Backup
2. Select the location for your backup. Click Next and follow the instructions to
continue.

4.3 Cleaning up the disk

Do the following periodically to clean up the disks and possibly enhance your
computer's performance.
1. Click Start → Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup.
2. Choose the file you want to clean up.
3. Click the OK button to start the cleanup process.
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