I need to perform a heavy package install on Windows 7. The package work well in XP but I have never tried it in a working Win7 environment. The "system restore" function seems to be the right choice to go back to a previous status if something fails. But, since a have no knoledge at all of Win7 , I'd like to have some info... Did I understand well? i.e. I should perform a manual restore point and after that I should be able to restore the system as it was before the install? And what a system restore copies exactely? Registry, dlls and all system files but no personal data? My doubts are about what this feauture does exactly.. I understood S.R. just copies registry files, dlls and all the system files somewhere and it moves the files back at boot time in case of need.. it does not clone the volume... is it right? thanks

Why don't you just look it up online, or you just came here to be spoon fed? If you want to be perfectly safe then do a system image from the back up tool. or do the manual restore point, and then install your package and see if it works or not.Please do not forget to select the best answer if it helps you! The Ultimate computer newbie guide since the discovery of spoon feeding! The Computer Manual dot Com

Hi, Please refer these articles: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/System-Restore-frequently-asked-questions http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/What-is-System-Restore System Restore uses restore points to return your system files and settings to an earlier point in time without affecting personal files. Restore points are created automatically every week, and just before significant system events, such as the installation of a program or device driver. You can also create a restore point manually Hope that helps. Regards, Leo HuangPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.