Dell M4400 - Precision Mobile Workstation, Quick Reference Manual

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Reinstalling Software
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NOTICE:
Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not
monitor your data files or recover them.
NOTE:
The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default
view, so they may not apply if you set your computer to the Windows Classic view.
Starting System Restore
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.
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 55.
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 XP :
1
Click Start
→
All Programs
→
Accessories
→
System Tools
→
System
Restore .
2
Click Undo my last restoration and click Next .