HP Compaq CQ10-420, Maintenance And Service Manual

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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 revert
back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system.
NOTE: 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
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Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware.
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Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally.
NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration.
Creating a system restore point
1. Click Start , click Control Panel , click System and Security , and then click System .
2. In the left pane, click System protection .
3. Click the System Protection tab.
4. Under Protection Settings , select the disk for which you want to create a restore point.
5. Click Create .
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restoring to a previous date and time
To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time) when the computer was functioning
optimally, follow these steps:
1. Click Start , click Control Panel , click System and Security , and then click System .
2. In the left pane, click System protection .
3. Click the System Protection tab.
4. Click System Restore .
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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