Manually Create a System Restore Point in Windows Vista

Posted on: 09.07.07 by Brent Trahan

Learn how to manually create a system restore point in Windows Vista.

Introduction

A system restore point is a backup of the Windows system files. A system restore point is created automatically every time you install software or any changes are made to the system files.

Note: A system restore point does not backup your personal files.

Create a System Restore Point Manually

  1. Type System Restore in the Start Menu’s search box and then click System Restore in the search results.
  2. Click open System Protection at the bottom of the System Restore window.

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  3. Make sure the hard drive(s) you want to create a system restore point are checked off.

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  4. Click Create.
  5. Type a description of this restore point to help you identify it later.

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  6. Click Create again to create the system restore point.

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  7. It will tell you when it’s finished creating a system restore point.

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