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How to disable/enable System Restore-Windows Xp Tips and Tricks-Windows Xp Tips and Tricks

How to disable/enable System Restore

This information is for your convenience. System Restore is part of Windows XP. If you need help with System Restore, contact Microsoft technical support. 

To disable System Restore, you must log on to Windows XP as Administrator. To see the System Restore tab, you must be logged on as Administrator. Below, you will find instructions that will help you determine if you are logged in as Administrator.

Note: If you turn off System Restore, you delete all previous restore points. You must create new restore points once you turn System Restore back on. 

To turn off Windows XP System Restore 

1.Click the Start button. 

2.Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 

3.On the System Restore tab, check Turn off System Restore or Turn off System Restore on all drives as shown in this picture:

4.Click Apply. The following message appears:

5.This deletes all existing restore points. Click Yes to do this. 

6.Click OK. 

7.Proceed with what you need to do. For example, removing viruses. Restart the computer and follow the instructions in the next section to turn on System Restore.

To turn on Windows XP System Restore 

1.Follow the steps in the previous section, but in step 3, uncheck Turn off System Restore or Turn off System Restore on all drives. Then click OK. 

2.Create new System Restore points.

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