Backup and recovery
8–3
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 recover back to that point if you
want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system.
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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
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If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration.
Create a system restore point
1. Select
Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System
.
2. In the left pane, click
System Protection
.
3. Click the
System Protection
tab.
4. Under
Automatic restore points
, select the disk for which you want to create a restore point.
5. Click
Create
.
The System Protection window opens.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restore 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. Select
Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System
.
2. In the left pane, click
System protection
.
3. Click the
System Protection
tab.
4. Click the
System Restore
button, and then click
Next
.
The System Restore window opens.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
