Using System Restore Points; When To Create Restore Points; Creating A System Restore Point - HP dv6000z - Pavilion RD167-3 15.4" Notebook Quick Reference

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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.
Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files
saved or e-mails created since the last restore point.

When to create restore points

Before you add or extensively modify software or
hardware
Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally
If you revert to a restore point and then change your
mind, you can reverse the restoration.

Creating a system restore point

1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance >
System.
2. In the left pane, click System protection.
3. Click the System protection tab.
4. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for which
you want to create a restore point.
5. Click Create.
The System Protection window opens.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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