Is “Undo” your favorite tool in your menu? Is the “Delete” key a close, personal friend of yours? Have you ever wished you could undo things on your PC when they go horribly wrong?  We have good news. There is help for you! It’s called a restore point, and if you've got an older computer; it's a good idea to be aware of your system's backup potentials.

What is a Restore Point?

A restore point is kind of like a giant “undo” for your PC. It is a previous point in your computer’s existence where everything is working correctly. So if something goes wrong with your PC, you have the option of revisiting that previous point and restoring your system.

What's more, if you're thinking about upgrading to a newer version of Windows, you may want to re-assess the files you have.  Windows Restore is designed to revert a system to an older set of configurations - a way to undo bad program and driver installs - but it won't erase the files you've made.

Windows Restore Points

All PCs with Windows come with an existing, preset restore point. Windows periodically creates restore points in your system, almost like snapshots. These points are created automatically at regular intervals and some systems, like Windows XP, will also create them during significant installations of programs or updates too.

But you don’t have to depend on Windows’ points. You can create your own.

If you are using Windows XP as your PC’s operating system then it is of vital importance that you make sure that it is up to date. As it is an older version of the Windows operating system, in order to ensure that your computer is running at its maximum efficiently and safety, and that you will be able to view web pages online that contain dynamic elements you must make sure that you have downloaded Service Pack 3 for Window XP.

As most websites and internet based applications today require higher level of encryption to complete downloads or do such activities as online banking and shopping, this download will only make these types of online activities possible, but safer as well. It will also enable you to get the latest versions of Microsoft’s free products like Windows Media Player or Internet Explorer. It will also help protect your computer from viruses and other types of malware.