Some of you are afraid to install programs because you are afraid of blowing up your computer- or at least of blowing up Windows. If you blow up Windows, then you have to reinstall Windows and all your applications and probably lose some files in the process.
Creating a restore point is something that is available in Windows to prevent such mishaps. Before you install your new program, make the restore point naming it "before i installed xyz program" and then you can install your program without fear.
In Windows 7: Right click on Computer>choose Properties>System Protection>System Restore.
In Vista: Ditto, except add in a consent prompt for UAC.
In XP: Programs> Accessories>System Tools>System Restore.
You can have as many restore points as you like, just be aware that they take up hard drive space. If you haven't made one yet, today's a good day for a restore point! ;) Try it; it's really very easy.
System Restore will not back up your personal files; I still recommend you do that to an external flash or hard drive, but it will save your Windows install. To restore: go back to System Restore and choose Next, Next, Next. The system restarts and you're back in business. Those of you who already crashed computers should make this a priority. If a certified techie does it, shouldn't you?
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