How to Fix System Settings Including System Restore
Most of the time adding a new piece of hardware or a new software package to your computer will cause no problems. There are times, however, when those new additions will cause issues with your existing system. Fortunately, Windows provides a way to recover your system. The System Restore feature allows computer users to take their computers back in time to the state it was in before those changes were made.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Log on to your PC and right-click on "My Computer." Choose "Properties" from the menu.
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Click on the "System Restore" tab. Make sure the "Turn off System Restore" box is not checked.
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Look at the slider bar and move it to change the percentage of your hard drive allocated to storing restore points. You can check your available hard drive space by opening Windows Explorer, right-clicking on your hard drive and choosing "Properties" from the menu.
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Click on the "Start" button and choose "All Programs" from the menu. Choose "Accessories" from the menu and then click on "System Tools." Choose "System Restore" from the menu.
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Review the list of restore points to make sure restore points are being written. If there are no restore points, return to the "System Restore" tab on "My Computer" and uncheck the "Turn off System Restore" box.
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