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VAIO Computer Quick Start
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3 Click Restart .
If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your
computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds.
If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer
to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support
provider.
How do I use the System Restore feature in Windows XP?
System Restore is a feature of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system
that enables you to restore your computer to a previous state, if a problem occurs.
System Restore provides the following support:
❑ Restores your system to a previous state.
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Restores without erasing your personal data files.
❑ Creates restore points daily and when software applications or utilities are
installed.
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Maintains storage of one to three weeks of past restore points.
❑ Enables you to create your own custom restore points.
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Locates the dates associated with the restore points.
❑ Performs restorations that are reversible.
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Enables different types of restore points.
To Use the System Restore Wizard
1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support . The
VAIO Help and Support window appears.
2 Under Pick a Help topic , click Performance and maintenance .
3 Under Performance and maintenance , click Using System Restore to
undo changes. A submenu appears on the right.
4 Under Pick a task , click Run the System Restore Wizard . The System
Restore wizard dialog box appears.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your system or create a custom
restore point.
Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds, may result
in the loss of data from files that are currently open.
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