System Restore
Applies to Windows-XP and Windows-ME
System Restore takes
periodic snapshots of the current system configuration (settings that
help your computer run properly). If you install software (programs) or
hardware (devices) that cause your machine to go crazy you can revert to
a past “Restore Point” and hopefully get things running properly.
Caution:
If you are using system restore because after installing a
program that you think may be creating problems with your computer.
System Restore will not
remove the program. It will restore many of your system configurations,
but not remove the program. It is best to first remove the program using
the Add/Remove programs feature in control panel. After you remove the
program then use System Restore.
The best procedure would
be:
-
Set a restore point prior to
installing program.
- Install
the program.
If the program causes a
problem:
-
Remove the program, using the
Add/Remover program feature in control panel.
- Use
System Restore to restore system to the restore point you created
prior to installing program.
Windows-XP
To use “Systems
Restore” use the following steps.
- Click
the “Start Button”
- Click
Help and Support
- Click
“Undo changes to your computer with System Restore” (located
under the “Pick a task” heading
- The
System Restore Window will open. “Welcome to System Restore”
- On
the right side of the window select “Restore my computer to an
earlier time”
- Click
“Next”
- The
“Select a Restore Point” window will open
- Click
on a bold type date on the calendar (choose a date when everything
was working well).
- The
box on the right will show the restore points available. Most will
be System Checkpoint(s).
- Select
the point you want to restore to.
- Click
“Next”
- The
“Confirm Restore Point Selection” window will open
- Follow
the instructions in this window
- Click
“Next”
- The
computer will shut down and restart.
- When
the computer restarts you will see a window telling you that the
computer has be successfully restored to (the point you selected).
If the restore did not fix the problem or caused
other problems you can undo the last restoration.
To undo the last
restoration:
-
Click the “Start Button”
- Click
Help and Support
- Click
“Undo changes to your computer with System Restore” (located
under the “Pick a task” heading
- The
System Restore Window will open. “Welcome to System Restore”
- On
the right side of the window select “Undo my last restoration.
- Click
“Next”
- The
“Confirm Restoration Undo” window will open
- Read
the instructions and Click “Next”
- The
computer will shut down and restart
- When
your computer restarts you will see a window telling you that the
recent change has been undone.
Set a Manual Restore Point
If you install any
programs, or hardware it is a good idea to set a manual restore point.
this will give you a recent “restore point” should the changes cause
any problem. The steps for doing this can be found by:
- Click
the “Start Button”
- Click
Help and Support
- Click
“Undo changes to your computer with System Restore” (located
under the “Pick a task” heading
- Then
follow the instructions for “create a restore point”
Windows-ME
Hope this
helps make your computing easier.
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