9
GB
To create a restore point
What is a restore point?
A restore point is created automatically, for example when installing a software driver, and
used to restore your computer system files to a previous state. Even though the restore
point is created automatically, it is recommended to create the restore point manually
before installing software or a software driver on your computer because your computer
may become unstable or slow after installing new software or changing the Windows
settings. If you have created the restore point when the computer is working normally, use
the restore point to restore the system files to the previous state.
To create a restore point manually
1
Click
Start
,
Control Panel
,
System and Maintenance
,
Backup and Restore Center
,
and
Create a restore point or change settings
on the left pane.
The
User Account Control
window appears.
2
Click
Continue
.
If you are currently logged onto your computer as a standard user, enter an administrator name
and password and click
Continue
.
The
System Properties
window appears.
3
Click the
System Protection
tab.
4
Click to select the check box next to the drive for which you want to create a restore
point under
Automatic restore points
.
5
Click
Create
.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions.
To use the restore point for restoring system files
If you can start Windows, follow these steps:
1
Click
Start
,
Control Panel
,
System and Maintenance
,
Backup and Restore Center
,
and
Create a restore point or change settings
on the left pane.
The
User Account Control
window appears.
2
Click
Continue
.
If you are currently logged onto your computer as a standard user, enter an administrator name
and password and click
Continue
.
The
System Properties
window appears.
3
Click
System Restore
on the
System Protection
tab.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
