A System Restore Point allows you to revert your PC to a previous state if an update, driver, or software installation causes problems. Here’s how to set one up manually:
Method 1: Manual Creation via System Properties
Open System Protection Settings
Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, and hit Enter.
Go to the System Protection tab.
Configure Protection (If Disabled)
Select your system drive (C:) → Click Configure.
Choose Turn on system protection → Adjust disk space (5-10% recommended).
Create a Restore Point
Click Create → Name it (e.g., “Before Windows Update June 2025”) → OK.
Wait for confirmation (“The restore point was created successfully”).
Method 2: Using PowerShell (Admin)
For quick creation via command line:
Open PowerShell as Administrator (search → right-click → Run as admin).
Run:
powershell
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Checkpoint-Computer -Description “Manual Restore Point” -RestorePointType MODIFY_SETTINGS
(Wait for the “Completed” message.)
Method 3: Automate with Task Scheduler
To schedule regular restore points:
Open Task Scheduler → Create Task.
Under Triggers, set a schedule (e.g., weekly).
In Actions, add:
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Program: powershell.exe
Arguments: -Command “Checkpoint-Computer -Description ‘Scheduled Restore’ -RestorePointType MODIFY_SETTINGS”
Important Notes
✔ When to Use:
Before major updates, driver installations, or registry edits.
If Windows starts behaving abnormally.
❌ Limitations:
Doesn’t backup personal files (use File History or cloud backups).
Requires System Protection enabled (disabled by default on some PCs).
🔧 Troubleshooting:
If the option is grayed out, ensure:
You’re an administrator.
Volume Shadow Copy service is running (check via services.msc).
For critical failures, boot into Safe Mode and restore from there. Need help? Ask below! 🛠️