Windows 10 Restore Point - What you need to know About Restore Point ( Quick Tutorial )
2A system restore point is a backup copy of important Windows operating system (OS) files and settings that can be used to recover the system to an earlier point of time in the event of system failure or instability. It is a part of Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 and Windows Server.
Why restore point is important?
Creating a restore point provides you with the exact state of the operating system as well as your data prior to any changes. Microsoft explains, “System Restore uses restore points to return your system files and settings to an earlier point in time without affecting personal files.17-Jan-2015
How to enable System Restore on Windows 10
Windows 10 does not have System Restore turned on by default, and you must enable it manually within Control Panel.
To enable System Restore on Windows 10, use these steps:
Open Start.
Search for Create a restore point and click the top result to open the System Properties page.
Under the "Protection Settings" section, select the main "System" drive.
Click the Configure button.
System Properties Protection Settings"
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Select the Turn on system protection option.
Turn on system protection on Windows 10
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Quick tip: Windows 10 can automatically manage the space. However, under the "Disk Space Usage" section, you can also use the slider to specify the storage amount to use for recovery. You will also find a Delete button, which you can use to remove all restore points, which can come in handy to free up space or want to start over with the recovery feature.
Click the Apply button.
Click the OK button.