Windows Vista makes it easy to restore your computer by letting you to turn back the clock to a specific point in time. Windows Vista’s System Restore creates restore points, which are essentially snapshots of system files at a point in time. If a problem arises, you can use System Restore to roll your computer back to the state it was in prior to the problem.

When Windows Vista detects that a new device or program is being installed, it automatically creates a restore point. In addition, Vista automatically creates a new restore point every 24 hours.

However, there are times when Windows Vista will not recognize that a new program or device is being installed. Therefore, each time you make hardware or software changes, you should manually create a restore point to ensure a restore point is available in the event that problems arise from the installation.

To create a restore point in Windows Vista:

1. Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools and select System Restore.
2. From the System Restore window, click the Open System Protection link.
3. Verify that the system disk is selected and click the Create button.
4. Type a description for the restore point.
5. Click the Create button. A status bar will appear as Windows Vista saves your files. When the process is complete, a message box will appear indicating that the restore point was created.

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