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What is system restore and how do I use it?

System restore is a feature of Windows XP that allows you to roll back the system to the same configuration it had at an earlier time. If this feature is turned on (which it is by default) Windows XP will take periodic snapshots (called restore points) of your installation. It can use the information gathered in these snapshots to restore your system to a previous configuration. It is a good idea to create a restore point before you make major changes to your system, such as before installing new hardware or doing any major updates.

To create a new restore point, choose Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore.

Next, choose Create a restore point in the window that comes up.

Welcome to Restore

You can then enter a description to identify the new restore point.

Create Restore Point

Click on the Create button and your new restore point will be created.

Restore Point Created

To restore your computer to a previously created restore point, access the System Restore tool as described above but select Restore my computer to an earlier time when the System Restore window comes up. Your computer will need to restart to carry out the system restore.

Restore to earler time

Additional Websites

An Educator's Guide to Computer Networks

Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101

How Stuff Works: Computer Stuff

The Elder Geek on Windows

Paul Thurrott's Windows Supersite

Annoyances.org

Windows Update

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Tech-Ease for Windows is your source for just-in-time answers for classroom technology questions. A companion Tech-Ease for Mac site is also available. This collection is a part of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse and is funded in part by a grant from the Florida Department of Education. Copyright 2008 by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida.

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What is system restore and how do I use it? System restore is a feature of Windows XP that allows you to roll back the system to the same configuration it had at an earlier time. If this feature is turned on (which it is by default) Windows XP will take periodic snapshots (called restore points) of your installation. It can use the information gathered in these snapshots to restore your system to a previous configuration. It is a good idea to create a restore point before you make major changes to your system, such as before installing new hardware or doing any major updates. To create a new restore point, choose Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore. Next, choose Create a restore point in the window that comes up. You can then enter a description to identify the new restore point. Click on the Create button and your new restore point will be created. To restore your computer to a previously created restore point, access the System Restore tool as described above but select Restore my computer to an earlier time when the System Restore window comes up. Your computer will need to restart to carry out the system restore.			Additional Websites An Educator's Guide to Computer Networks Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101 How Stuff Works: Computer Stuff The Elder Geek on Windows Paul Thurrott's Windows Supersite Annoyances.org Windows Update
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