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Windows System Restore

System Restore is a tool included in Windows 10. It monitors changes to Windows system files and saves

system state as a restore point. If your computer does not work well after installing apps, drivers, or updates,

you can revert your system to a previous restore point.

Note: If you revert your system to a previous restore point, personal data is not affected.

System Restore creates restore points:

• automatically (when it detects changes to Windows system files)

• at regular intervals (if set up by the user)

• at any time (if initiated manually by the user)

Note: In order for System Restore to create restore points, system protection must be turned on for the

system drive.

Create a system restore point manually

You can use Windows System Restore to create a restore point at any time.

Step 1. In Windows 10 search box, enter Create a restore point and select the matched result.

Step 2. Select the System Protection tab and then select Create.

Note: System protection must be turned on for the system drive (typically with drive letter C)

before you can create restore points. Select a drive and then select Configure to turn on or disable

system protection.

Restore from a system restore point

Step 1. In Windows 10 search box, enter Recovery and select the matched result.

Step 2. Select Open System Restore ➙ Next.

Step 3. Select a restore point and then select Next ➙ Finish.

Note: You may select Scan for affected programs to check which program and driver installation

is associated with a particular restore point.

Reset Windows

If Windows is not running well as usual, you can choose to reset it.

Step 1. Open the Start menu and then select Settings ➙ Update & Security ➙ Recovery.

Step 2. Under Reset this PC, click Get started.

Step 3. Choose either Keep my files or Remove everything.

Attention: Back up personal data before choosing Remove everything.

Step 4. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the reset process.

Create a recovery drive

Use a USB drive (not supplied) to create a Windows recovery drive. In cases Windows cannot start, it can be

used to troubleshoot problems or reset Windows.

Notes: Most USB drives utilize the Type-A connector. If your computer does not include a USB Type-A

connector, you have two options:

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