Lenovo H210 3000 H200 User Guide - Page 37

4.1 Restoring the system The system can develop problems due to erroneous operation or the installation of additional software. If software problems develop in the originally installed software, you can restore the system by using system backup and restoration features. Note: The existing system settings will change after restoration. Check the settings of the restored system to ensure they match settings that may be critical to your needs. Use the following procedure to restore the software to a known functional level: 1. Click Start ˠ Programs ˠ Accessories ˠ System Tools ˠ System Restoration. 2. Choose either the recommended restore point or select a different recovery time from the pop-up box. Choose the latest date when the system was running properly. Click Next to continue. 3. The system will start restoration. When all processes run to completion, the system displays a message informing you that the restore operation has completed successfully. 4.2 File Backup For security purposes, you can backup the system status before you install additional software, or otherwise modify system settings. To backup the system status, do the following: 1. Click Start ˠ Programs ˠ Accessories ˠ System Tools ˠ File Backup 2. Select the location for your backup. Click Next and follow the instructions to continue. 4.3 Cleaning up the disk Do the following periodically to clean up the disks and possibly enhance your computer's performance. 1. Click Start ˠ Programs ˠ Accessories ˠ System Tools ˠ Disk Cleanup. 2. Choose the file you want to clean up. 3. Click the OK button to start the cleanup process. 32 User Guide 31035089_3000 H_UG_EN.indd 32 2008.8.27 6:05:04 PM