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If Something Goes Wrong
The Windows
®
operating system is not working
Reset your computer
❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed
❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their
defaults
For more information, see “Reset your PC” on page 53.
Advanced options
Choosing this option presents you with another set of
options:
System Restore
❖ System Restore allows you to use a Restore point to
return the computer to a state at which it was performing
properly. Restore points may be created:
❖ When new hardware or software is installed
❖ Manually by the user
System Image Recovery
Windows
®
will “Recover” the Operating system using a
specific image provided by the user.
Startup Repair
This feature automates the repair process. The Operating
System will automatically look for problems and repair them
if possible.
Command Prompt
The command prompt is a very powerful tool for advanced
users.
Startup Settings
In previous Operating Systems the majority of the options
found on this menu were available by pressing the
F8 key
during the Windows
®
boot process:
❖ Enable low resolution video mode
Restarts Windows
®
using your current video driver at low
resolution. This allows you to reset your display settings
in the event they have been improperly set.
❖ Enable debugging mode
Starts Windows
®
in an advanced troubleshooting mode
