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Dell Vostro A100 (Early 2009) User Manual

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computer in an undesirable operating state. Any
changes that System Restore makes to your
computer are completely reversible.

NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data

files. System Restore does not monitor your
data files or recover them.

NOTE: The procedures in this document

were written for the Windows default view,
so they may not apply if you set your Dell™
computer to the Windows Classic view.

NOTE: Set your Dell™ computer to the

Windows Classic view.

Starting System Restore

Windows Vista

:

1

Click Start

.

2

In the Start Search box, type System
Restore

and press .

NOTE: The User Account Control
window may appear. If you are an
administrator on the computer, click

Continue; otherwise, contact your
administrator to continue the desired
action.

3

Click Next and follow the remaining prompts
on the screen.

In the event that System Restore did not resolve the
issue, you may undo the last system restore (see
"Undoing the Last System Restore" on page 55).

Undoing the Last System Restore

NOTICE: Before you undo the last system

restore, save and close all open files and exit
any open programs. Do not alter, open, or
delete any files or programs until the system
restoration is complete.

Windows Vista

:

1

Click Start

.

2

In the Start Search box, type System
Restore

and press .

3

Click Undo my last restoration and click
Next.

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