Reinstalling Software 45
FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Roush ATG\QRG\A00\EN\source\software.fm
DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 2/10/08 - FOR PROOF ONLY
NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not
monitor your data files or recover them.
NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view,
so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.
Starting System Restore (Windows XP)
NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and
close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any
files or programs until the system restoration is complete.
1
Click
Start
→
All Programs
→
Accessories
→
System Tools
→
System
Restore
.
2
Click either
Restore my computer to an earlier time
or
Create a restore
point
.
3
Click
Next
and follow the remaining prompts on the screen.
In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the
last system restore.
Undoing the Last System Restore (Windows XP)
NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and
exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the
system restoration is complete.
1
Click
Start
→
All Programs
→
Accessories
→
System Tools
→
System
Restore
.
2
Click
Undo my last restoration
and click
Next
.
Enabling System Restore (Windows XP)
NOTE: If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space
available, System Restore is automatically disabled.
To see if System Restore is enabled:
1
Click
Start
→
Control
Panel
→
Performance and Maintenance
→
System
.
2
Click the
System Restore
tab and ensure that
Turn off System Restore
is
unchecked.
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