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On Windows XP machines, you can create a System Restore point, so you can revert your entire system (everything) to that one point.

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Steps

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    Click on the "Start" button, on the Windows taskbar.
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    Click on "Run" and place your cursor in the text box.
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    Type %WINDIR%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe and press
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    Click "Create A Restore Point".
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    Create a name and click "Create".
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    In windows 7 you can do like this-
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    Open Control panel from Start menu.
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    Select all control panel items by selecting view by "Large Icons".Select System on those categories.
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    Select "System Protection" on the left panel.
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    A pop-up window named "System Properties" would come. Select "Create" button on that.
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    It will ask for a "Description". Type a suitable description and select "create" button.
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    A progress pop-up window will come-up.
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    After a few seconds the Success pop-up will come stating that you have successfully created restore point. Click "Finish". Done!
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  • This is useful if you're going to install a big piece of software affecting your operating system. For example, when installing a Mac OS for Windows, it's a good idea to create a restore point, so you can revert back.

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