Software Update and Recovery
Hardware and Software Guide
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Using System Restore Points
Notebooks with Windows XP operating systems provide the
option of setting system restore points (benchmarks) daily as you
change your personal settings. The notebook may also set restore
points when you add new software or devices. You should
periodically set system restore points when the notebook is
functioning at optimal performance and before installing new
software or devices. Doing this enables you to return to a
previous configuration restore point if you encounter problems.
To set a system restore point:
1. Select
Start > Help and Support.
2. Select
Use tools to view your computer information and
diagnose problems.
3. Select
System Restore.
(A System Restore window is
opened.)
4. Select
Create a restore point,
and then follow the on-screen
directions.
To restore the notebook to a previous date and time when it was
functioning optimally:
1. Select
Start > Help and Support > System Recovery.
2. Select
Restore from a restore point,
and then follow the
on-screen directions.
