Dell Dimension 2010 Setup Manual

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Contents

44Restoring Your Operating SystemSystem RestoreThe Windows operating systems providea System Restore option which allowsyou to restore your computer to an earlieroperating state (without affecting data files) ifchanges to the hardware, software, or othersystem settings have left the computer in anundesirable operating state. Any changes thatSystem Restore makes to your computer arecompletely reversible.CAUTION: Make regular backups of yourdata files. System Restore does not monitoryour data files or recover them.NOTE: The procedures in this document areapplicable for the Windows default view,so they may not apply if you set your Dell ™computer to the Windows Classic view.Starting System Restore1. Click Start .2. In the Start Search box, type SystemRestore and press .NOTE: The User Account Control windowmay appear. If you are an administrator onthe computer, click Continue; otherwise,contact your administrator to continue thedesired action.3. Click Next and follow the remaining promptson the screen.In the event that System Restore did not resolvethe issue, you may undo the last system restore.Undoing the Last System RestoreNOTE: Before you undo the last systemrestore, save and close all open files, andexit any open programs. Do not alter, open,or delete any files or programs until thesystem restoration is complete.1. Click Start .2. In the Start Search box, type SystemRestore and press .3. Click Undo my last restoration and clickNext.