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Windows XP Professional helps prevent problems that can arise if important
system files are changed, or incompatible programs are installed. In addition,
if serious problems do occur, Windows XP makes it easier to restore your
computer to its normal operating state.
Options for rolling back to a previous state include:
• Device Driver Rollback: Drivers are the bits of software that come with
your digital camera, keyboard, or other device to communicate with your system.
If you upgrade a driver and it disrupts your system, in most cases Windows XP
can reinstall your previous version of the driver.
• Last Known Good Configuration: If you change your hardware or software,
then have trouble starting your computer, this feature can help. Windows XP saves
your configuration settings after each successful startup. Then, if your system
won't start, it uses these “last known good” settings to start your
computer and lets you troubleshoot the new hardware or software.
• System Restore: This feature works like the Undo command in a word processing
program. System Restore automatically monitors and records key system changes.
If you change a system setting and then discover a problem, you can easily reverse
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