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220-802 · Question #966

A user reports that they cannot save a file in their word processing software, but yesterday the software was working fine. Which of the following tools would a technician use to BEST resolve this…

The correct answer is A. System Restore. System Restore reverts system files and registry settings to a previous restore point, making it the best tool when software that was working yesterday suddenly stops functioning.

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Question

A user reports that they cannot save a file in their word processing software, but yesterday the software was working fine. Which of the following tools would a technician use to BEST resolve this issue?

Options

  • ASystem Restore
  • BAnti-malware software
  • CRecovery Console
  • DEvent Viewer

How the community answered

(21 responses)
  • A
    90% (19)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    5% (1)

Why each option

System Restore reverts system files and registry settings to a previous restore point, making it the best tool when software that was working yesterday suddenly stops functioning.

ASystem RestoreCorrect

System Restore rolls back installed programs, system files, and registry entries to a snapshot taken before the problem started, directly undoing whatever software or configuration change broke the word processor's save functionality while preserving user data files.

BAnti-malware software

Anti-malware software targets malicious code; while malware can cause application issues, it is not the most likely cause when a single application stops working without other infection indicators.

CRecovery Console

Recovery Console is intended for severe OS-level failures requiring command-line repair, not for resolving application-level functionality problems.

DEvent Viewer

Event Viewer is a diagnostic and logging tool that can identify errors but cannot itself resolve application issues.

Concept tested: Using System Restore to resolve sudden application failure

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/rstrui

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