Backup and Recovery

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.

✎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.

✎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 > Help and Support > System Restore. The System Restore window opens.

2.Click Create a restore point, and then click Next.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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