HP nx8220 Hardware and Software Guide - Page 212

Software Update and Recovery Using System Restore Points System restore is an operating system feature that allows you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state, called a restore point. A restore point is a "snapshot" of your software, drivers, and operating system files at a particular time. The computer automatically creates restore points at regular intervals and may create additional restore points when you change your personal settings or add software or hardware. You can also manually create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and settings. It is recommended that you manually create restore points ■ Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware. ■ Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally. Restoring to any restore point does not affect your data files. For example, restoring your system software to an earlier state will not affect documents or e-mails you saved after that time. You can also reverse a restoration at any time. 14-10 Hardware and Software Guide