Using Microsoft Windows System Restore; Using Dell Pc Restore By Symantec - Dell XPS M1330 Owner's Manual

Using Microsoft Windows System Restore

The 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. Any changes that System
Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible.
NOTICE:
Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not
monitor your data files or recover them.
NOTE:
The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default
view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic
view.
1 Click Start
2 Type System Restore in the search field, then 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 Type System Restore in the search field and press <Enter>.
3 Click Undo my last restoration, and then click Next.

Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec

NOTICE:
Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and
removes any application programs or drivers installed after you received your
computer. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. Use PC Restore
only if System Restore (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on
page 111) did not resolve your operating system problem.
→ Help and Support.
The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an
→ Help and Support.
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