Restore point for system question

[David D]

Does Window automatically create a restore point(s)? How do I get to
it if it does?

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Yes, restore points are created automatically. To use them, go to:

Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore

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[David D]

Ok, I did go there and it shows me two of my drives and I click on them
and nothing happens. I DO NOT have checked where it says, don't save
system restore points. Any ideas? Is there a step I am missing?

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

If you go where I indicated and click on 'OK' you should see a calendar with
various checkpoints.

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[Nick]

Hi

Yes, restore points are created automatically. To use them, go to:

Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore

But this says you can create your own Restore Points ie if you are making a
big change to your system you could presumably create a System Restore point
just beforehand.

See the text on the page to which Will refers you to.

Nick

 

[Plato]

Does Window automatically create a restore point(s)? How do I get to
it if it does?

Yes. But one can alter the settings.

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi David,

By default System Restore creates an automatic restore point every 24
hours. Automatic restore points are only created during idle time; for
example, when there is no mouse, keyboard, or disk i/o activity.

Open System Restore and look at the calendar for bold dates. Each bold
date indicates that there's at least one restore point for that day.

The following page will step you through the process.

All About System Restore in WinXP
http://bertk.mvps.org/index.html

Here are some troubleshooting steps to take when System Restore fails to
create an automatic restore point:
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srauto.html