Microsoft System Restore - HP TouchSmart dx9000 Troubleshooting And Maintenance Manual

Microsoft System Restore

Microsoft Windows Vista includes a feature that allows you to restore your computer
configuration to that of a previous time when a current software problem did not exist. The
feature does this by creating a restore point where it records the computer settings at that
time and date.
When a new program is installed the operating system automatically creates a restore
point before it adds the new software. You can also set them manually.
If you experience a problem that you think may be due to software on your computer, use
System Restore to return the computer to a previous restore point.
NOTE: Always use this System Restore procedure before using the System Recovery
program.
To start a System Restore:
1 Close all open programs.
2 Click the Windows Start Button.
3 Choose All Programs.
4 Choose Accessories.
5 Choose System Tools.
6 Click System Restore.
7 Follow the onscreen instructions.
To manually add restore points:
1 Close all open programs.
2 Click the Windows Start Button.
3 Choose Control Panel.
4 Click System and Maintenance, then click System.
5 Click System protection.
6 Under Automatic restore points, select the disk that you want to create a
restore point for.
7 Click Create.
8 Follow the onscreen instructions.
For more information about software restore points:
1 Click the Windows Start Button.
2 Click Help and Support. The Help and Support Center displays.
3 Type system restore into the Search box, and then click Search.
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