Software Update and Recovery
Maintenance and Service Guide
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Restoring to a Restore Point
To restore the computer to a previous date and time when it was
functioning optimally:
1. Select
Start > Help and Support
.
2. Click
System Restore
.
The System Restore window opens.
3. Click
Restore my computer to an earlier time
, and then
click
Next
.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Reinstalling Applications
Applications preinstalled or preloaded on your computer can
be reinstalled by using the
Recovery
disc or a third-party
software disc.
✎
In most cases, the applications preloaded on your computer,
such as those available in the Software Setup utility, can be
reinstalled from your hard drive. To access the Software Setup
utility, select
Start > All Programs > Software Setup
.
The application reinstallation process replaces corrupted system
files within the application and reinstalls deleted system files
within the application.
■
In most cases: If the application you are reinstalling is still
installed on your computer, the reinstallation process does
not affect your settings within the application.
■
In all cases: If an application has been deleted from your
computer, the reinstallation process reinstalls the application
or utility to the factory image but cannot restore your
personal settings.
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