Creating A Restore Point; Restoring The Computer To An Earlier Operating State - Dell Inspiron 2600 Factory Service Manual

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650

Creating a Restore Point

In Windows XP, you can either use the System Restore Wizard or manually create restore points.
Using the System Restore Wizard
Click the Start button, click Help and Support, click System Restore, and then follow the
instructions on the System Restore Wizard window. You can also create and name a restore point if
you are logged on as the computer administrator or a user with administrator rights.
Manually Creating the Restore Points
1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System→ Tools, and then click
System Restore.
2. Click Create a restore point.
3. Click Next.
4. Type a name for the new restore point in the Restore point description field.
The present date and time are automatically added to the description of the new restore point.
5. Click Create.
6. Click OK.

Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State

If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using
Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use
NOTICE: Before restoring the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close all open
files and exit all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the
system restoration is complete.
1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click
System Restore.
2. Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next.
3. Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer.
The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore
points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in bold.
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Device Driver
System Restore.
Rollback. If Device Driver