Troubleshooting 149• If you received an Operating System disc with your computer, you can useit to restore your operating system. However, using the Operating Systemdisc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the disc only if SystemRestore did not resolve your operating system problem.Using Windows Vista System RestoreThe Windows Vista operating system provides System Restore to allow you toreturn your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting datafiles) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have leftthe computer in an undesirable operating state. See the Windows Help andSupport Center for information on using System Restore.To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click the Windows VistaStart button → Help and Support.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 Windows Classicview.Creating a Restore PointYou can either automatically or manually create a restore point from theWindows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. To access the Windows VistaBackup and Restore Center:• Click the Windows Vista Start button → Welcome Center. In the Getstarted with Windows section, click Show all 14 items…→ Back Up andRestore Center.OR• Click the Windows Vista Start button → All Programs→Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore Center. Under Tasks, click Create arestore point or change settings.For more information:1 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Help and Support.2 Type System Restore in the search field and press .
