How to create a restore point in Windows XP

Creating a restore point is essential to using your computer. If you download a virus and can't remove it, a restore point can bring you back to before you got it. It's much like a time machine!

Also, if you are installing a program and not sure of how it works, if it does what you want it to do, or aren't entirely sure of it's origins, it's good to have a back up plan in case it all goes down hill fast.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Firstly, we need to get to the restore options. Let's go to Start, then All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and finally System Restore.

2. You will get three options: restore my computer, create a restore point and undo my last restoration. Click the circle next to Create a restore point and then click Next.

3. You now get a chance to name this restore point. If you are about to download something, I usually use Before Downloading enter program name here, just to keep things organized.

[george1127]

on 9/1/2009 Thanks Ashlee.