44 Solving Problems
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6After the computer restarts, click OK.
To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a
different restore point, or you can undo the restoration.
Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before undoing the last system restore, save and close all open files
and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs
until the system restoration is complete.
1Click the Start button, point to All Programs—> System Tools, and
then click System Restore.
2Select Undo my last restoration and click Next.
NOTICE: Save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not
alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is
complete.
3Click Next.
4The System Restore screen appears, and then the computer
automatically restarts.
5After the computer restarts, click OK.
Before reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem,
try correcting the problem by performing a Windows XP System Restore
(see page41).
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your
Windows XP operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files
installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive.
Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system
unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.
NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, you must disable any
virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall
Windows XP.
HINT: The CD that you
need to place in your CD
drive is titled Operating
System.
1Insert the Operating System CD into the CD drive.
Close any program or utility that may start to run after you insert the
CD into the drive.