Using system restore points
When you back up your system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point allows
you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover
back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system.
NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since
the last restore point.
You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and
settings.
When to create restore points
●Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware
●Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally
NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration.
Create a system restore point
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System.
2.In the left pane, click System protection.
3.Click the System Protection tab.
4.Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for which you want to create a restore point.
5.Click Create.
The System Protection window opens.
6.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restore to a previous date and time
To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning
optimally, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System.
2.In the left pane, click System protection.
3.Click the System Protection tab.
4.Click the System Restore button, and then click Next.
The System Restore window opens.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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