To see if System Restore is enabled:

1Click Start→Control Panel→Performance and Maintenance→System.

2Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.

Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

Using Microsoft Windows System Restore

The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows 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. Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible.

NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.

NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.

Starting System Restore

Windows XP:

NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

1Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→System Restore.

2Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point.

3Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts.

Windows Vista:

1Click Start .

2In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.

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