After performing a significant software update on a Windows operating system, you want to ensure that the system can be reverted back to its previous state if any issues arise. What is the BEST step to take immediately before the update to allow for system recovery?
Enable System Restore, if it's not already enabled, and create a new restore point.
Run a full system antivirus scan to ensure the integrity of the update.
Delete all system temporary files to clean up any remnants from the update.
Defragment the hard disk to ensure optimal performance following the update.
Creating a restore point after a major change such as a significant software update is a best practice. It allows the system's state to be captured, making it possible to revert the OS to that specific point if problems occur. Enabling System Restore and creating a restore point does not affect installation files and will not avert the update process itself. Defragmenting the disk or clearing temporary files may be part of regular maintenance, but these actions do not capture the current state of the system like a restore point does.
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