Dell PP29L - Page 132

132 Troubleshooting
• If you received Operating System media with your computer, you can use it
to restore your operating system. However, using the
Operating System
media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the media
only if System
Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. For instructions,
see "Using the Operating System Media" on page 133.
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
The Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you to
return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data
files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left
the computer in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that System
Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible.
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.
1 Click Start → Help and Support .
2 Ty p e System Restore in the search field, then press <Enter>.
NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an
administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your
administrator to continue the desired action.
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
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 → Help and Support .
2 Ty p e System Restore in the search field and press <Enter>.
3 Click Undo my last restoration , and then click Next .