Dell Inspiron 300m - Manual (Page 95)

Solving Problems 95
Using Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP
System Restore
The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to
return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes
to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable
operating state. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on using
System Restore. To access help, see "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 17.
NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data
files or recover them.
Creating a Restore Point
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2 Click System Restore.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using
Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 92) to resolve the problem. If that is
unsuccessful, then use System Restore. See "Using Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP System
Restore" on page 95.
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 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 boldface type.