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Advanced Troubleshooting
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
NOTICE:
Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, 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 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 "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 68), or reinstall the driver with the
Drivers and Utilities CD (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 68).
1 Click Start, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore.
2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected, then click Next.
3 Under Select a Restore Point, click the calendar date and restore point to which you want to restore
your computer, and then click Next.
NOTE:
Calendar dates with available restore points appear in bold. If a calendar date has only one restore
point available, that restore point is automatically selected.
4 Under Conform Restore Point Selection, click Next.
The System Restore process collects necessary data, then restarts the computer.
5 Under Restoration Complete (after the computer has restarted), click OK.
NOTE:
After your computer has been restored to an earlier operating state, you can repeat the restoration process
and use a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration and return the computer to its original operating
state.
Undoing the Last System Restore
NOTICE:
Before you undo the most recent 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 process is complete.
1 Click Start, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore.
2 Ensure that Undo my last restoration is selected, then click Next.
3 Under Confirm Restoration Undo, click Next.
The System Restore process collects necessary data, then restarts the computer.
4 Under Undo Complete (after the computer has restarted), click OK.
Enabling or Disabling System Restore
If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is
automatically disabled. To determine if System Restore is enabled:
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance.
3 Click System.
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