Software Update and Recovery
Maintenance and Service Guide
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Creating a System Restore Point
To create a system restore point:
1. Select
Start > Help and Support
.
2. Click
System Restore
.
The System Restore window opens.
3. Click
Create a restore point
, and then click
Next
.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restoring to a Restore Point
To restore the computer to a previous date and time when it was
functioning optimally:
1. Select
Start > Help and Support
.
2. Click
System Restore
.
The System Restore window opens.
3. Click
Restore my computer to an earlier time
, and then
click
Next
.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Reinstalling Applications
Applications preinstalled or preloaded on your computer can be
reinstalled by using the
Recovery
disc or a third-party software
disc.
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In most cases, the applications preloaded on your computer,
such as those available in the Software Setup Utility, can be
reinstalled from your hard drive. To access the Software Setup
Utility, select
Start > All Programs > Software Setup
.