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System Restore

System Restore is a feature of Windows that allows you to (almost literally) go ‘back in time”. Since windows ME, Microsoft has offered this feature as a way to ‘undo’ mistakes made by either the user or maybe a piece of software, or even the operating system itself.

System restore happens automatically in the event of a major Windows Update, major software installations, and on a pre-scheduled basis (every so often). You can initiate a system restore manually by;

(NOTE: Always be sure to have current back-ups of your files before initiating any major operation.)

1. Log on to Windows as Administrator. (You should not have to worry about this)

2. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore. System Restore starts.

3. On the Welcome to System Restore page, click Restore my computer to an earlier time (if it is not already selected), and then click Next.

4. On the Select a Restore Point page, click the most recent system restore point in the On this list, click a restore point list, and then click Next.

(Note A System Restore message may appear that lists configuration changes that System Restore will make. Click OK.)

5. On the Confirm Restore Point Selection page, click Next. System Restore restores the previous Windows XP configuration, and then restarts the computer.

6. Log on to the computer as Administrator. The System Restore "Restoration Complete" page is displayed.

7. Click OK.