Dell Vostro A90 (Late 2008) - Manual (Page 42)

Reinstalling Software
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• If you received the Operating System media
with your computer, you can use it to restore
your operating system. However, using the
Operating System media also deletes all data
on the solid-state drive. Use the media only if
System Restore did not resolve your
operating system problem.
Using Microsoft ® Windows ® System
Restore
The Windows operating systems provide a System
Restore option that allows 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. 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
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 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 43).
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