56 Reinstalling Software
Using Microsoft
Windows
System Restore
The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which
allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without
affecting data files). Using System Restore can be helpful if changes to the
system hardware, software, or settings have left the computer in an
undesirable operating state. For information on using System Restore, see the
Windows Help and Support Center (click Start, and click Help and
Support).
NOTICE: System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them. Make
regular backups of your data files.
Starting System Restore
Microsoft Windows Vista:
1
Click
Start
.
2
In the Start Search box, type
System Restore
and press <Enter>.
NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an
administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your
administrator to continue.
3
Click
Next
and follow the instructions on the screen.
Microsoft Windows XP:
NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and
close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any
files or programs until the system restoration process is complete.
NOTE: If a problem occurs after you install a device driver, first try to resolve the
problem by using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Returning to a Previous
Device Driver Version" on page 52), or reinstall the driver with the Drivers and
Utilities media (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on page 53).
1
Click
Start
→
All Programs
→
Accessories
→
System Tools
→
System
Restore
.
2
Click either
Restore my computer to an earlier time
or
Create a restore
point
.
3
Click
Next
and follow the instructions on the screen.
