Restoring Your Operating System - Dell OptiPlex 740 Quick Reference Manual

Restoring Your Operating System

The Microsoft Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow
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. See the Windows Help
and Support Center for information on using System Restore.
NOTICE:
Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not
monitor your data files or recover them.
Windows Vista
Starting System Restore
1 Click Start
2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.
NOTE:
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.
Undoing the Last System Restore
NOTICE:
Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and
exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the
system restoration is complete.
1 Click Start
2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.
3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.
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The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an
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