Creating Restore Points

[BobH]

I read that Windows 10 creates restore points when new apps or updates - including Windows updates - before those changes are made. If this is true, is there any reason to schedule creation of restore points? If so, why; and how often should they be scheduled? I'm thinking once a week, but that is a total blind stab in the dark.

[HansV]

You can configure it as follows:
- Click the Start button or press the Windows key.
- Start typing system restore
- Select 'Create a restore point' when it appears in the search results.
- You'll see whether the feature is currently on (enabled) or off (disabled).
- If it is on, you can click Create...
- If it is off, click Configure..
- Select 'Turn on system protection'.
- Specify how much of your disk can be used for system restore points.
- Click OK.

See Windows 10 basics: how to use System Restore to go back in time.

[JoeP]

Don't forget that System Restore is disabled with every feature update. You must re-enable it,

[ChrisGreaves]

Don't forget that System Restore is disabled with every feature update. You must re-enable it,

Tell me again just how much I am enjoying Win10-2104,
Cheers
Chris

[HansV]

Win10-2104? Don't get ahead of yourself, Chris.

[ChrisGreaves]

Win10-2104? Don't get ahead of yourself, Chris.

It's not my fault.
Acer put the keys in the wrong place.
Either that, or I'm trying to make BobH look like a luddite (grin!)
Cheers
chris

[BobH]

That is not at all difficult, Mr. Greaves!

[DaveA]

I have yet seen the System Restore turned off by any up date, monthly or seasonal.
But I do have a habit of checking after most.