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Windows XP System Tools |
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Scott Morris |
Well, we all have been there. We turn on our computer (boot up) getting ready to type that school report, or business presentation and guess what, our computer just does not want to work today. Whether it'sword processor, spreadsheet, or financial package that is not working, most people do not know that Microsoft Windows XP hasbuilt in feature that just may come and saveday. That feature is called "System Restore."
Basically, System Restore is likelittle hound that runs behindscenes taking "snapshots" of various parts ofMicrosoft Windows XP operating system. So, ifpart of Microsoft Windows XP stops working one day,System Restore utility is able to reference one of"snapshots" it took and restore your system fromprevious day (a day when your computer worked). It's kind of like going back in time today when your computer worked. All your current data (Microsoft Word files, etc.) are still retained, so you do not have to worry about losing any present day files.
In order to restore your computer just follow these simple steps:
one. Close any open programs.
two. Click onWindows "Start" button (normally located onbottom of your computer desktop)
three. Click on "All Programs"
four. Click on "Accessories"
five. Click on "System Tools"
six. Then click on "System Restore"
seven. At this pointSystem Restore wizard will launch. You will have two options:
a. "Restore my system fromearlier date"
b. "Createsystem restore point"
If you just need to restore your system and get it working correctly again, just select option "a" and click "Next."
eight. On this screen you can selectdate fromcalendar that you would like to try and restore from. So, if you knew that your computer worked fine two days ago, just pick that date oncalendar and click "Next."
nine. The next screen isconfirmation window. Just verifyinformation onscreen and click "Next." Windows XP will then reboot and try to restore your system withsettings fromdate you selected.
The System Restore process can take anywhere from onezero to threezero minutes depending on how much reconfiguration Windows XP needs to do and how fast ofPC you have. When System Restore is done,screen will popup withresults ofrestore. If it was successful, you can then log intosystem and start usingcomputer again. Any quirky issues that you were having are now hopefully gone.
Now, on step sevenb above, I mentioned"Createsystem restore point" option. This option is for when you want to force Windows XP to takesnapshot of your system just before you installprogram or alter any system settings that you are not sure of. It is likesafety net for when you install any internet programs (sometimes riddled with spyware) or system drivers (video, audio, etc). If you want to revert back tovirgin state just createrestore point "before" installing any software. This way, if your machine starts acting weird, you can just restore your settings fromselected point.
Withlittle practice,System Restore utility is easy to use andgreat way to help ensuresafety of your computer.
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