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Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100
Creating a Restore Point
Using the System Restore Wizard
In Windows XP, you can either use the System Restore Wizard or manually create a restore point. To
use the System Restore Wizard, click the Start button, click Help and Support, click System
Restore, and then follow the instructions on the System Restore Wizard screen. You can also create
and name a restore point if you are logged on as the computer administrator or a user with
administrator rights.
Manually Creating a Restore Point
1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs (point to Programs in Windows Me)—>
Accessories—> System Tools, and then click System Restore.
2. Click Create a restore point.
3. Click Next.
4. Type a name for the new restore point in the Restore point description field.
The present date and time are automatically added to the description of the new restore point.
5. Click Create (click Next in Windows Me).
6. Click OK (click Close in Windows Me).
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
If problems occur after you install a device driver, try using Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver
Rollback does not resolve the problem, see "
Using System Restore."
NOTICE: Before restoring the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close all open
files and exit all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the
system restoration is complete.
1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs (point to Programs in
Windows Me)—> Accessories—> System Tools, and then click System Restore.
2. Be sure Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected, and click Next.
3. Click the calendar date to which you want to restore your computer.
The Select a Restore Point (Choose a Restore Point in Windows Me) screen provides a
calendar that allows you to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore
points appear in bold.
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