Copyright © 1997-2008 Elizabeth Boston, The Computer Lady

In Windows XP, the System Restore feature automatically creates restore points at certain intervals. These points can be used to restore your system to a previously working state. You may want to manually create a restore point if, for example, you are about to install new software or hardware.

 

To manually create a restore point:

 

1. Click on "Start" and "All Programs", "Accessories", "System Tools" and finally "System Restore".

 

2. Select Create a restore point and click Next.

 

3. Type a name for your restore point, I usually name it "Pre- then click Create (XP) or Next (Me).

 

 

When the point has been created, click Close (XP) or OK (Me).