Restoring The System; Creating A Restore Point - Samsung Q1 User Manual

Restoring the System

This description is only for models running Window XP.
The System Restore function allows you to restore your computer to an earlier copy (called restore
point), and restores the settings if a problem occurs.The System Restore function is provided by
Windows XP to enable the resolution of various problems without reinstalling Windows XP complete-
ly.
You can use System Restore in the following cases.
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The system files are deleted or damaged by mistake.
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The system is unstable or a problem occurs in a device driver.
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A problem occurs after changing system files such as the registry.
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A problem occurs after installing a new program.

Creating a Restore Point

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.
There has to more than 200MB of free space on the hard disk drive. If the disk space is insuffi-
cient, 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.
The procedures to create your own restore point are described below.
1
Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.
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