Summary

Chapter 12: Advanced Operating Systems 25Figure 12-16 Automatic UpdatesSet Restore PointsRestore points return the operating system to a predefined point in time. In some cases, theinstallation of an application or a hardware driver can cause instability or create unexpectedchanges to the computer. Uninstalling the application or hardware driver normally correctsthe problem. If uninstalling does not solve the problem, you should try to restore the computerto an earlier time when the system worked properly.To open the System Restore utility, as shown in Figure 12-17, choose Start > AllPrograms > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.Windows XP can create restore points in the following scenarios:■■■When an install or upgrade takes placeEvery 24 hours, if the computer is runningManually, at any timeThe restore points contain information about the system and registry settings that are usedby Windows operating systems. System Restore does not back up personal data files norrecover personal files that have been corrupted or deleted. To back up data, you should usea dedicated backup system, such as a tape drive, CDs, or even a USB storage device.