Using System Restore Points; When To Create Restore Points; Create A System Restore Point; Restore To A Previous Date And Time - HP Pavilion dv3-4100 - Entertainment Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual

NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.

Using system restore points

When you back up your system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point
allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then
recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system.
NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created
since the last restore point.
You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and
settings.

When to create restore points

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Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware
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Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally
NOTE:
restoration.

Create a system restore point

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System.
2. In the left pane, click System protection.
3. Click the System Protection tab.
4. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for which you want to create a restore point.
5. Click Create.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Restore to a previous date and time

To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning
optimally, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System.
2. In the left pane, click System protection.
3. Click the System Protection tab.
4. Click System Restore.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Performing a recovery

NOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you
use Recovery Manager to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as you set up
your computer.
If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the
Performing a recovery 89