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Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100

Creating a Restore Point

Using the System Restore Wizard

In Windows XP, you can either use the System Restore Wizard or manually create a restore point. To use the System Restore Wizard, click the Start button, click Help and Support, click System Restore, and then follow the instructions on the System Restore Wizard screen. You can also create and name a restore point if you are logged on as the computer administrator or a user with administrator rights.

Manually Creating a Restore Point

1.Click the Start button, point to All Programs (point to Programs in Windows Me)—> Accessories—> System Tools, and then click System Restore.

2.Click Create a restore point.3.Click Next.4.Type a name for the new restore point in the Restore point description field.

The present date and time are automatically added to the description of the new restore point.

5.Click Create (click Next in Windows Me).6.Click OK (click Close in Windows Me).

Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State

If problems occur after you install a device driver, try using Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, see "Using System Restore."

NOTICE: Before restoring the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close all open files and exit all open 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 (point to Programs inWindows Me)—>Accessories—>System Tools, and then click System Restore.2.Be sure Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected, and click Next.3.Click the calendar date to which you want to restore your computer.

The Select a Restore Point (Choose a Restore Point in Windows Me) screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in bold.

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