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How to Create a System Restore Point in Windows

Creating a system restore point in Windows Server helps protect your system from unexpected issues by allowing you to revert to a stable state.


1. Open System Properties

  • Right-click on This PC and select Properties.
  • Click on System Protection on the left-hand side of the window.

2. Enable System Protection

  • In the System Properties window, go to the System Protection tab.
  • Select the C: Drive (or your main system drive) and click Configure.
  • Ensure that Turn on system protection is selected.
  • Adjust the Max Usage slider to allocate disk space for restore points (recommended: 5-10%).
  • Click OK to enable system protection.

3. Create a Restore Point

  • In the System Protection tab, click the Create button.
  • Enter a descriptive name for the restore point (e.g., Before Installing Updates).
  • Click Create to start the process.
  • Wait for the confirmation message that the restore point has been created successfully.

4. Verify the Restore Point

  • After creating the restore point, click System Restore in the System Properties window.
  • The restore point you just created should appear in the list of available restore points.
  • (Optional) Select it and click Next to proceed with restoring the system if needed.

Success! You have now created a system restore point in Windows Server. If any issues arise, you can roll back to this stable state.

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