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Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System
Lesson 13: Using System Restore
To delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once, choose
Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu.
Lesson 13: Using System Restore
The System Restore feature allows you to return your
computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or
time, a "restore point." This is useful if you are reconfiguring
your computer for new hardware or software. In the event that
your hardware or software causes your computer to
malfunction, you can remove the offending item(s) and
restore the system to the state it was in at the preset time.
To get to System Restore, click Start, click All Programs,
point to Accessories and System Tool, and click System
Restore.
The System Restore Welcome screen appears.
Sample System Restore welcome screen
The Windows
process of storing your system settings for future use. It also
guides you through restoring your system to the selected date
or time.
HINT: Empty the Recycle Bin periodically. Even though an item
is moved to the Recycle Bin, it still uses valuable space on the
hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin.
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XP operating system guides you through the
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