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Chapter 1: Start Here First
The downloaded updates normally install every day at 3 a.m. If you normally
turn off your computer at night, change the installation time to the afternoon
by clicking the 3:00 AM drop-down and choosing a different time.
Windows Update organizes patches into two categories. Always install the ones in
the Important Updates category, as they contain patches for security problems. You
needn’t install updates from the Recommended Updates categories unless you think
they will correct problems you’re currently experiencing with your computer.
Making sure System Restore is working
System Restore, built into Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP, often
works miracles for problematic computers. If your computer suddenly stops
working correctly, System Restore often enables you to bring your computer back
to a time when everything worked fine.
When it’s working correctly, System Restore automatically creates restore points
that save important settings when Windows is up and running smoothly. The more
restore points you have available, the more options you have for finding a time
when your computer was running strong and lean.
You can also create your own restore point, a useful tool before installing a new part
or software, by following these same steps.
To make sure System Restore’s running — or to fix it if it’s not working correctly —
follow these steps:
1. Click the Start button, right-click Computer, and choose Properties, as
shown in Figure 1-4.
The System window appears.
Figure 1-4: Check in with Sytem Restore via your computer’s Properties option.
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