eMachines Windows Vista FAQ

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Restore System Files and Settings

Use the following steps to restore system files and settings.

  1. Close any open programs.

  2. From the Windows Vista default Start menu, click All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click System Restore.

    Note: System Restore can also be opened by typing Start Search keyword: rstrui.

  3. In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.

  4. In the System Restore dialog box, click Recommended restore, and then click Next.
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    Note: If a different restore point is needed, select Choose a different restore point, and then click Next. Select a day and time from the list when the computer was working properly, and then click Next.
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  5. In the Confirm your restore point dialog box, click Finish.
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  6. In the System Restore dialog box, click Yes. The computer restarts and make the appropriate changes.
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  7. After the computer returns to Windows, in the System Restore dialog box, click Close.
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  8. Determine whether the computer is working properly. If it does not work properly, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date.


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