Dell Inspiron 519 Quick Reference Manual

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Reinstalling Your Operating System 45Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreThe Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option whichallows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (withoutaffecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other systemsettings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Anychanges that System Restore makes to your computer are completelyreversible.NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does notmonitor your data files or recover them.NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows defaultview, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the WindowsClassic view.Starting System Restore1 Click Start .2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press .NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are anadministrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact youradministrator 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 thelast system restore.Undoing the Last System RestoreNOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, 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 System Restore and press .3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.