Overview – Create a System Restore Point
A restore point in Windows is a snapshot of the system that the operating system stores in a hidden folder on your computer’s hard drive. The function of restore points is to make it possible for you to revert your computer to a previous state if anything goes wrong or you make an error while installing a new program.
It seems that your version of Windows has become unstable due to some misconfigurations or you keep customizing the Windows settings and need to restore your Windows to a previous stable version.
By the end of this article, you’ll be able to create a system restore point in Windows 11:
When To Create a Restore Point and When Not To
Restore points should be created to prevent any irrevocable modifications to the operating system. This is typically done when you want to make changes to your Windows settings but aren’t sure if they’ll have a negative impact on your machine.
There are times when you should not establish a restore point, such as before installing new drivers or software from a source you are unfamiliar with. If they’re needed, restore points may be quite valuable, but they should only be utilized when the advantages exceed the hazards.
In case your computer gets hacked, you can restore the previous version of Windows using restore point.
How To Enable Restore Point in Windows 11
Step 1: In the Start menu, search for “Create a Restore Point” and open it.
Step 2: Select the System Protection tab from the top bar, choose the drive for which you want to enable restore point and select the “Configure” button.
Step 3: Check the “Turn on system protection” option and drag the max usage slider to allot maximum disk usage space to the restore points. Click the “Apply” button to save the settings.
1. Create a Restore Point using System Properties
Step 1: In the Start menu, search for “Create a Restore Point” and open it.
Step #2: In the System Protection tab from the top bar and select the “Create” button.
Step 3: Name the restore point and click the create button.
2. Create a Restore Point using Command Prompt (CMD)
Step 1: Open the Command Prompt from the Start menu as an administrator.
Step 2: Copy and Paste the following command and press the enter key to execute it:
Wmic.exe /Namespace:\\root\default Path SystemRestore Call CreateRestorePoint “Restore-Point-Name”, 100, 12
NOTE: Make sure to change “Restore-Point-Name” with the name you prefer to give the newly created restore point.
3. Create a Restore Point using PowerShell
Step 1: Right-click on the desktop and add a new shortcut.
Step 2: Copy and paste the following command in the Shortcut Target section and click the “Next” button:
PowerShell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command “& {Start-Process PowerShell -ArgumentList ‘-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -NoExit -Command “Checkpoint-Computer -Description “MyRestorePoint” -RestorePointType “MODIFY_SETTINGS”; ” ‘ ” -Verb RunAs}”
Step 3: Double-click the file and the command will be executed in the PowerShell.
NOTE: If you try to create a new restore point after you’ve previously done so within 24 hours, you’ll get an error indicating a warning message.
4. Create a Restore Point using VBScript (Visual Basic Script)
Step 1: Using This Link, download the VBScript to create restore point in Windows.
Step 2: Double-click the VBScript file, add the name of restore point and click the “OK” button.
Step 3: The system restore point creation will run in the background and take about 30 seconds.
Step 4: Once the system restore point is created, click the “OK” button to terminate the script.
How To Check if System Restore Point is Created Properly
Step 1: In the Start menu, type: Create a Restore Point and hit the enter key.
Step 2: Select the System Protection tab from the top bar and select the “System Restore” button.
Step 3: Choose a restore point manually, select the “Choose a different restore point” and click the “Next” button.
Step 4: You’ll find the name of the restore point listed there.
NOTE: If the name of the restore point is not mentioned, it signifies that the system restore point was not set up correctly.
How To Use Restore Point To Recover Windows 11
Step 1: In the Start menu, search for “Create a Restore Point” and open it.
Step 2: Select the System Protection tab from the top bar and select the “System Restore” button.
Step 3: The “Recommended restore” recovers the restore point on your computer suggested by Windows. To choose a restore point manually, select the “Choose a different restore point“.
Step 4: Click the “Next” button to initiate the recovery process.
Next Steps
We’ve covered how to create a restore point in Windows 11. To create a restore point, you can use any one of the methods listed above.
Creating a restore point is an important part of running your computer. It’s especially useful if you are experiencing problems with your copy of Windows or are about to make changes to the operating system that you’re not sure about. Also, if malware penetrates your computer, you can use a restore point to install the previous stable version of Windows.
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