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To use the Windows 2000 Hardware Troubleshooter:
1Click the Start button and click Help.
2Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on the Contents tab, click
Windows2000 troubleshooters, and then click Hardware.
3In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware
conflict on my computer, and then click Next.
Using System Restore in Windows XP
The Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to
return your computer 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 "Windows XP Help and
Support Center" on page8 for additi onal information on using System
Restore.
NOTICE: Back up your data files regularly. System Restore does not monitor
your data files or recover them.
Creating a Restore Point
1Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2Click System Restore.
3Follow the instructions on the screen.
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, 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→ Accessories→ System
Tool s, and then click System Restore.
2Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected, and
click Next.
3Click 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 bold.