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System Restore is the final step in recovering from a major Windows

meltdown. Earlier in the chapter, you learned that you can use System

Restore from the Windows Recovery Environment, but don’t forget that you

can also use restore points from within Windows. Follow the process

explained in Chapter 14. Windows Restore can also help if you fix a

computer that seems sluggish or has slow performance. Some systems bog

down over time with poorly written applications added and such. Restoring to

an earlier time can add pep to an ailing PC with little pain to the user or the

tech.

EXAM TIP If you can get into Windows but the OS is buggy, sluggish, or

just plain wrong, you have yet another option for fixing the problems. A

repair installation starts from within Windows, where you run the Windows

setup.exe file from the OS media (DVD, thumb drive, etc.) and essentially

reinstall Windows. One of the options you have in the process is to keep or

delete personal files and apps. Opt to keep everything and the Windows

installation routine will overwrite all the system files and drivers and check

for updates (assuming the computer is connected to the Internet).

Disable Secure Boot in UEFI settings and any third-party anti-malware

software you have before you begin. It’s also always a good idea to back up

your data files before you start. If things go badly for some reason, you want

your data safe.

More Control Panel Tools

The Control Panel offers several other tools that techs need to troubleshoot a

variety of issues. The two composite applets are Troubleshooting and

Security and Maintenance/Action Center.

Troubleshooting

The Troubleshooting applet offers a selection of common solutions to both

hardware and application problems (Figure 16-38). The default window

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