Dell PP36 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Reinstalling Software 51
Starting System Restore
Windows Vista:
1
Click
Start
.
2
In the Start Search box, type
System Restore
and press <Enter>.
NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an
administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your
administrator to continue the desired action.
3
Click
Next
and follow the remaining prompts on the screen.
In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the
last system restore (see "Undoing the Last System Restore" on page 51).
Windows XP:
NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and
close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any
files or programs until the system restoration is complete.
1
Click
Start
All Programs
Accessories
System Tools
System Restore
.
2
Click either
Restore my computer to an earlier time
or
Create a restore
point
.
3
Click
Next
and follow the remaining on-screen prompts.
Undoing the Last System Restore
NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and
exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the
system restoration is complete.
Windows Vista:
1
Click
Start
.
2
In the Start Search box, type
System Restore
and press <Enter>.
3
Click
Undo my last restoration
and click
Next
.
Windows XP:
1
Click
Start
All Programs
Accessories
System Tools
System Restore
.
2
Click
Undo my last restoration
and click
Next
.
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