Using Microsoft ® Windows ® Xp System Restore - Dell OPTIPLEX SX280 Quick Reference Manual

8
Reconfigure the devices or remove the devices from the Device Manager. See the
documentation that came with the device for information on configuring the device.
To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter:
1
Click the Start button and click Help.
2
Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on the Contents tab, click Windows 2000
troubleshooters, and then click Hardware.
3
In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my
computer and click Next.
Using Microsoft
The Microsoft
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. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on using System Restore.
NOTICE:
recover them.
Creating a Restore Point
1
Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2
Click System Restore.
3
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
NOTICE:
and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system
restoration is complete.
1
Click the Start button, point to All Programs
System Restore.
2
Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next.
3
Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer.
The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore
points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in boldface type.
4
Select a restore point and click Next.
If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically selected.
If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you prefer.
28
Quick Reference Guide
® ®
Windows XP System Restore
® ®
Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return
Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or
Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files
Accessories System Tools, and then click