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Using Windows Vista's System Restore

Windows Vista’s System Restore takes a snapshot of your system when major changes occur, for example when you install new programs. You can roll back your PC to these points if it’s unstable.

Go to Start > Control panel > System and maintenance > Backup and restore center. 

Click Use System Restore to fix problems and undo changes to Windows. 

Click Open system protection > Create. Select Name your restore point > Create > OK. 

To restore, open System Restore as above > Next. 

Select your restore point then click Next then Finish.

Check out our video guide to using System Restore to find out more.