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Old July 15th, 2008, 08:00 PM
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need to know how to do a system restore
I have a Dell windows vista windows live did an update and locked me out of the computer under my password. I am still able to access under my kids but want to know how to do a system restore
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Old July 15th, 2008, 08:16 PM
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From within Windows, you can just type restore into the Start menu search box, and you'll immediately see System Restore at the top of the start menu:
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Old July 15th, 2008, 08:18 PM
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Hi starlene,

Go to Start>All Programs (or Programs, depending on Start menu used)>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore
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Old July 15th, 2008, 10:07 PM
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clarification - are you wanting to do a system retore to a restore point prior to the problem or do you just want to restore the system with a fresh os install?
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