Restoring to a restore point
To restore the notebook to a restore point:
1. Make sure the notebook is connected to a reliable AC outlet
through the AC adapter.
2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore.
3. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Repairing or reinstalling applications
All applications preinstalled or preloaded on your notebook can
be repaired or reinstalled by using the application recovery
software included with your notebook. The location of this
software varies by notebook model, but is usually provided on a
Driver Recovery or an Application Recovery disc.
If you have not reinstalled your operating system, some
applications preloaded on your notebook, such as those
available in the Software Setup utility, can also be repaired or
reinstalled from your hard drive.
The application reinstallation process repairs or replaces
corrupted system files within the application and reinstalls
deleted system files within the application.
In most cases: If the application you are repairing or
reinstalling is still installed on your notebook, the
reinstallation process does not affect your settings within the
application.
In all cases: If an application has been deleted from your
notebook, the reinstallation process reinstalls the application
or utility in its original form, which replaces your settings
with factory default settings.
Getting Started
System recovery
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