Am I doing System Restore correctly?

Question

I know it makes Restore Points everyday bacause I spend everyday on the computer but none of the dates are bold. I can't click the arows to go to previous dates or months. What's wrong and how do I fix it?

Answer 1

First make sure system restore is enabled.
To do that go back to system restore and on the left it will say system restore settings.
Click on that.
Make sure the box that says 'turn off restore' is not checked.
If it is checked. Uncheck it then click on apply.

Answer 2

Why do you want to mess around with Restore Points unless you have to? Normally, we only restore if a problem was incurred - for example - a program was installed incorrectly.

I create a restore point immediately before installing a new program. When I am sure the program is all right, I go forward and leave Restore Points alone. If, however, installation did not go smoothly, I can uninstall and restore.

Here is some information on restore:
WindowsXP System Restore – excellent link – explains with graphics
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx

WindowsXP Repair Explained
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/options_to_use_when_a_system_will_not_start.mspx?mfr=true

WindowsXP Repair Tools
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm#How%20to%20Repair%20Windows%20XP%20by%20Installing%20Over%20top%20of%20Existing%20Setup:

http://www.download-download-this.com/4.html?OVRAW=Windows%20Installer%20corrupted&OVKEY=window%20installer&OVMTC=advanced