Dell TrueMobile 1300 Owner's Manual

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76 Solving ProblemsUsing Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreThe Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return yourcomputer 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 Helpand Support Center for information on using System Restore. To access the Windows Help and SupportCenter, see “Windows Help and Support Center.”NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recoverthem.NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if youset your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.Creating a Restore Point1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support.2 Click the task for System Restore.3 Follow the instructions on the screen.Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateIf problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see page 73) to resolve theproblem. If that is unsuccessful, then use System Restore.NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit anyopen 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 SystemRestore.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.4 Select a restore point and click Next.If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically selected. If two ormore restore points are available, click the restore point that you prefer.5 Click Next.The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then thecomputer restarts.6 After the computer restarts, click OK.To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you canundo the restoration.book.book Page 76 Thursday, September 22, 2005 8:08 AM