Operating Environment:
Hardware: Windows 8.1 Compatible System
Software: Windows 8.1
Description: This section deals with creating a system restore point, use a system restore point to rollback changes made to a Windows 8.1 system, and remove system restore points from a Windows 8.1 system.
Notes, Warnings, & Restrictions: Restoring the system to an earlier point in time may cause you to lose some files that were created after that time. Make sure to backup before proceeding.
Resources (Further Reading):
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/windows-8-restore-refresh-reset-pc
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-system-restore-in-windows-2626131
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/windows/how-delete-individual-system-restore-point-3529667/
Procedures:
Creating a System Restore Point
This procedure guides the user on how to create a system restore on a system running Windows 8.1.
Go to Start>PC Settings (the gear icon near the bottom left).
Click on Control Panel at the bottom left of the screen.
Click on System and Security>System.
Click on System Protection (Left side of screen).
Click on Create in the window that pops up.
Type a name for the restore point in the window that pops up and click Create.
The system restore point is created.
Use a System Restore Point
This section explains how to use a system restore point to roll back the changes made to a Windows 8.1 system.
Navigate to System Protection using steps 1 through 4 in the previous section.
Click on System Restore.
Click on Next.
Click Next and then click Finish on next window.
Remove a System Restore Point
This section explains how to remove a system restore point on a Windows 8.1 system.
Navigate to System Protection using steps 1 through 4 in the previous section.
Click on Configure.
Click on Delete to delete all restore points on the selected disk.
Operating Environment:
Hardware: Windows 8.1 Compatible System
Software: Windows 8.1
Description: This section deals with managing programs and features for Windows 8.1 and turning Windows features On or Off, modifying, repairing, or uninstalling a program, and select and install updates for Windows and Windows Applications, as well as find an installed update and remove it.
Notes, Warnings, & Restrictions: Windows Features are used to turn critical features On or Off. Proceed with caution.
Resources (Further Reading):
http://www.dummies.com/computers/operating-systems/windows-8/how-to-turn-windows-8-1-features-on-and-off/
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/turn-windows-features-on-or-off-blank
Windows Help
Procedures:
Turning Windows Features On or Off
This procedure guides the user on how to turn windows features On or Off on a system running Windows 8.1.
Go to Start>PC Settings (the gear icon near the bottom left).
Click on Control Panel at the bottom left of the screen.
Click on Programs.
Click on Turn Windows Features On or Off.
Modify, Repair, or Uninstall a program from Windows 8.1 system
This procedure guides the user on how to modify, repair, or uninstall a program on a system running Windows 8.1.
Go to Start>PC Settings (the gear icon near the bottom left).
Click on Control Panel at the bottom left of the screen.
Click on Programs.
Click on Programs and Features.
Install, Remove Updates for Windows and Windows Applications
This procedure guides the user on how to select and install updates for Windows and Windows Applications, find an installed update, and remove an installed update on a system running Windows 8.1.
Go to Start>PC Settings (the gear icon near the bottom left).
Click on Control Panel at the bottom left of the screen.
Click on System and Security>Windows Update.
Click on Check for Updates.
Click on View Installed Updates on the left side of the screen in the Programs and Features window.
Find the update from the list and select it and click Uninstall/Change.
Click on Uninstall in the window that pops up.
Operating Environment:
Hardware: Windows 8.1 Compatible System
Software: Windows 8.1
Description: This section deals with the configuration of security settings using the Local Group Policy Editor.
Notes, Warnings, & Restrictions: These are sensitive settings and can harm the system. Proceed with caution.
Resources (Further Reading):
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754685.aspx
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731745.aspx
Procedures:
Editing a Policy Setting
This procedure guides the user on how to edit a policy setting on a system running Windows 8.1. This method uses the Local Group Policy Editor.
Press Windows + R key to open the run dialog box.
Type gpedit.msc and hit enter.
Click on Administrative Templates>Control Panel> Personalization.
Double click on a setting that needs to be changed.
Configure Lock Screen
This procedure guides the user on how to configure the lock screen on a system running Windows 8.1. This method uses the Local Group Policy Editor.
Press Windows + R key to open the run dialog box.
Type gpedit.msc and hit enter.
Browse to Lock Screen Settings and edit it by double clicking.
Configure Screen Saver
This procedure guides the user on how to configure the screen saver on a system running Windows 8.1. This method uses the Local Group Policy Editor.
Press Windows + R key to open the run dialog box.
Type gpedit.msc and hit enter.
Browse to Screen Saver Settings and edit it by double clicking.
