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System restore is a Windows native service that enables you to recover your computer from any harmful situations, be it caused by a virus, an application or misuse of the system&#8217;s tools.<\/p>\n<p>Windows creates system restore points automatically by default, but it&#8217;s also a good idea to create them by yourself, for example before installing a program you&#8217;re not sure about or tweaking Windows Registry.<\/p>\n<p>To create a system restore point in <strong>Windows XP<\/strong>, open the Start menu and go to <em>All Programs &gt; Accessories &gt; System tools &gt; System Restore<\/em>. Then follow the wizard&#8217;s instructions and you&#8217;ll be able to create a restore points in a couple steps. To create a system restore point in <strong>Windows Vista<\/strong>, right-click the <em>My Computer<\/em> icon on your desktop and select <em>Properties<\/em>. 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