Compaq V6000 Laptop User Manual


 
Backup and Recovery in Windows Vista
Maintenance and Service Guide C–3
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.
Creating a System Restore Point
1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance >
System.
2. In the left pane, click System protection.
3. Click the System Protection tab.
4. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for which you
want to create a restore point.
5. Click Create.
The System Protection window opens.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.