14 - Quick start guide
To return to a restore point:
1. Click on Start
> Control Panel > System and Security > Action
Center, then click on Recovery.
2. Click on Open System Restore, then Next.
3. Click on he restore point you want, click on Next, then Finish. A
confirmation message box appears.
4. Click on Yes. Your system is restored using the restore point you
specified. This process may take several minutes, and may restart
your computer.
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers
As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and
device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the
factory. You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup
you have created.
• New software - If you need to recover software that did not come
pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow that software’s
installation instructions.
• New device drivers - If you need to recover device drivers that did
not come pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions
provided with the device.
Opening the recovery tool
If you are recovering using Windows and the recovery information
stored on your computer:
• Click on Start
> All Programs > Packard Bell, then click on
Packard Bell Recovery Management. Packard Bell Recovery
Management opens.
• Click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or
Applications. The Packard Bell Application Recovery main menu
opens.
