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191 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP Windows XP offers some easy-to-use features for backing up your Windows settings and your data - documents and other important files. Take advantage of these features to protect yourself from much more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your valuable data from loss. Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points-'snapshots' of your Windows configuration-and saves them for later recall. If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring Windows to the state it was in just prior to the installation. This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software, which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings. It is also easy to undo a Restore Point selection, if you change your mind. Follow these steps to create a Restore Point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Under Pick a Task, click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore. 4 Click Create a restore point, and then click Next. 5 In the Restore point description field, enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." Then click Create. 6 Windows creates the Restore Point and automatically stamps it with the current date and time.