How to Create a System Restore Point in Windows 10

How to simply fix Windows 10 issues though System Restore?

Windows 10 is well furnished for restoration after issues that do not let your system to function in a proper manner. Here’s the tutorial explaining how to apply its different parameters.

We have to admit that Windows 10 is pretty functional for recovering itself from issues that might prevent it from functioning well, but manual interference is required in some instances. Note that the latest version of Microsoft Windows has got a similar range of recovery utilities as simpler versions for this, but not all function in the manner you’d prefer, and there are some new parameters in place, too.

Instructions to perform a System Restore on Windows 10

As with previous versions of Windows, System Restore lets you “restore” your Windows installation to a previous fully functional condition, without damaging your data.

This is feasible because Windows by default saves Restore Points in case something significant occurs, for example, installing a Windows Update or a new program — the point is that if it goes improperly, you can get back to the previous Restore Point (or an even earlier point) to get back time and get things functioning as they were before.

The point is that System Restore is deactivated by default in Windows 10. Therefore, this is the solution on how to set it up and apply it.

Start System Restore

Look for system restore in the Windows 10 Search field and choose Create a restore point through the list of results. As soon as the System Properties dialog box comes up, select the System Protection option and then choose the Configure button.

System Properties Windows 10

Activate System Restore

Click to activate Turn on system protection and then apply the Max Usage slider to establish how much of your hard drive to apply for storage of available Restore Points — 5% to 10% is normally enough — and click OK. If you ever require to manually generate a Restore Point (just before you begin messing with any system settings, for instance), get back to this dialog box and select Create… button. Otherwise, Windows 10 will work for you without your direct command.

Turn on system protection

Recover your PC

Whenever you would like to get back to a Restore Point, go to the System Properties functionality again (check Step 1), choose the System Protection tab, and then select the System Restore… button. Implement the on-screen guidelines and choose the preferred Restore Point when asked. You may also choose the Scan for the affected programs option before proceeding any further to find out what might modify your computer afterward. When you’re satisfied enough to initiate the procedure, select Next.

System Restore Windows 10

What to do when System Restore doesn’t function?

Certain serious Windows issues can create obstacles for you while attempting to get back to a Restore Point with System Restore, however, there is still a solution to bypass them.

All you should do is launch Windows 10 in Safe Mode. This specific Windows mode only loads the vital components of Windows, which means any controversial programs, drivers, or parameters will be deactivated. System Restore will then normally be trouble-free.

Starting Advanced start-up

Proceed to Start > Settings > Update & security > Recovery and choose Restart now below Advanced startup.

Restart now below Advanced start-up

Starting System Restore in Safe Mode

Windows will then reboot and show a Choose an option menu. Choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Restore and apply System Restore in a common manner.

Restoring from more serious issues

System Restore does not necessarily restore your system from extremely serious issues, however, Windows 10 still has got an extra trick in place.

Start Reset this PC

Click on Start > Settings > Update & security > Recovery and choose Get started below Reset this PC.

Reset this PC Windows 10

Resetting Windows 10, but save your files

When the next window comes up, select Keep my files and refer to the on-screen guidelines for resetting Windows 10. You’ll notice a list of programs that will be deleted and be asked to verify your selection before proceeding any further.

Resetting this PC from Safe Mode

Similar to System Restore, complex Windows 10 issues can block the Reset this PC option from functioning well, but you can also execute it via the Safe Mode to avoid such complications. Refer to the Step 1 under If System Restore won’t work set forth above, but instead, select Troubleshoot > Reset this PC > Keep my files under Step 2.

Keep my files

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