eMachines ET1161 Support Question
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Question posted by sloten on February 12th, 2014
How To Get To Restore Point On An Emachine
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on February 12th, 2014 3:15 AM
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Hi. Step-by-step instructions to doing so are accessible here.
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8513036R - eMachines Starter Guide - Page 1
Starter Guide
for your eMachines computer
Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer
8513036R - eMachines Starter Guide - Page 20
... worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to get your computer to one of your system, called Restore Points. To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
20 restoring your computer
In the unlikely event that you experience software...
8513036R - eMachines Starter Guide - Page 22
reinstalling the operating system
If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery
Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish.
22 The Confirm
Restoration dialog box opens.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default.
8513036R - eMachines Starter Guide - Page 23
... programs it had when it shipped from the factory.
IMPORTANT
• If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact eMachines Customer Care for help.
• After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer's software up to finish. You still need...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 6
Contents
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Customer Care 104 eMachines contact information 105 Self-help 106
Appendix A: Legal Notices 107 Index 117
iv
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 23
.... It also saves your computer, certain components in Windows to turn off your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you turn off your computer, ..., you have not used for several minutes, it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. www.emachines.com
5 To open your computer will not be used your computer completely off, it does turn off ...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 45
www.emachines.com
2 Press firmly on the lower left and lower right parts of the panel away from the front bezel. Press here
3 Swing the bottom of
the color panel to release the panel from the bezel and
remove it.
The panel should press the two points against the computer until you hear...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 55
... by following the instructions in
"Removing the side panel" on page 35.
2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your notes from Step 2.
11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions...page 38.
12 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord.
13 Turn on its side. www.emachines.com
8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. For ...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 105
..., System and
Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually.
Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com
Using Microsoft System Restore
Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 106
... click Next. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows
using the restore
point you want, click Next, then click
Finish. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens.
3 Click the restore point you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer.
100 A confirmation message box appears.
4 Click Yes...
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... OK.
101 The Create a restore point dialog box
opens.
4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date
and time), then click Create. The Backup and Restore Center opens.
2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore
point or change settings, then click Next. www.emachines.com
Manually creating a restore point
To manually create a restore point:
1 Click (Start), Control...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 108
... the Recovery Options screen opens. The System Recovery Options menu opens.
6 Click Restore Application. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Recovering your system to its factory condition. This process is starting up now. The eMachines Recovery Center opens.
b While the computer is called a factory recovery. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 128
... computer 19
recordable drive 7
recording audio files 27 optical discs 27
recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99
recovery discs creating 96
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 131
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Windows key 21 Windows Media Center
troubleshooting 83 Windows System Restore 95
creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet
troubleshooting 78 working safely 12
X
xD 28
Z
Zip drive 68
125
8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 19
...you if you are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored.
1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by file... found using the Search:
1 Click (Start), then click Search. www.emachines.com
To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution
Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases...you want to search on the desktop. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Recycle Bin. The Recycle Bin ...
8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 91
Index
A
access point setting up ... 55 files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17
creating data disc 39 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 15 folder 10 MP3 file 34 music file 34 video DVD 37...using Start menu 7
DHCP 44, 50
disconnecting from Internet 20
display using screen saver 68
documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3
documents creating 15 opening 16 ...
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starting 59 updating 61
O
...folders 6, 12, 13, 17
renaming files and folders 17
resolution changing screen 66
restoring files and folders 12
router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using...
Shared Documents folder 73
sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54
shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 17 closing windows 17 copying 17 deleting files and folders 17 ...
8513152 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 23
...your computer. Putting your computer for several minutes, it . It also saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you have not used for long ...the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is the easiest way to save power.
www.emachines.com
5 To open your computer will not be used your computer into Sleep mode is much faster ...
8513152 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 100
... time you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Returning to a restore point:
1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and
Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. A list of these restore points to reinstall. Help
For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Repeat this step for...
8513152 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 101
..., see "Recovering from
within Windows Vista" on your computer. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens.
3 Click the restore point you want, click Next, then click
Finish. You can still run Windows Vista...original hard
drive is restored using System Restore, then click Next. www.emachines.com
2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows
using the restore point
you specified.
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