In previous Windows versions, let’s say, for instance, you were working on your system and suddenly experienced a fatal system failure. One of the ways to recover faster and restore your files, applications, and system sub-folders and filesystem back to a normal state is by restoring the system to its previous state using a restore point. Just as it applies to other versions of Windows, you can create a restore point in Windows 11, such that if something unexpected occurs as a result of an installation or setting change, you can use a restore point to roll back the device to an earlier time to undo the changes and resolve the issue. This can be done via the desktop or advanced startup settings.
In this post, we will look at how to create a system restore point in Windows 11 and then restore it to a previous state. A restore point creates an exact replica of the system files on the computer at the time it is created. This means you can restore your system to its original state if any errors occur while running system utilities or installing drivers, for example. When your system is stable and operational, it’s a good idea to create a restore point. Make one before making significant computer changes or installing unknown or new unknown software; if something goes wrong, you can restore your operating system to the restore point.
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Something to remember: A System Restore allows you to undo changes to the system that may have caused issues. When device changes are detected, System Restore creates a restore point (snapshot) of the system's current working condition as a restore point. If a critical problem arises after installing a Windows update, driver, or application, or after incorrectly modifying computer settings with any other tool, you can use any of the available restore points to revert your system to an earlier point in time to resolve the issue without losing your data.How to Create A System Restore Point in Windows 11
If you know that the changes you need to make will cause data loss or instability in your computer, you should create a restore point before proceeding. Windows 11 enables you to restore your system to its original state. We can do this using the following two steps discussed below:
Create a Recovery Point Using System Properties
To create a restore point in Windows 11 using the system properties, press the Windows key + R to open the Run app utility tool. Then, to launch, type sysdm.cpl and press Enter. Alternatively, open it by typing sysdm.cpl into the Windows search bar.
The above step will launch the System Properties settings and then navigate to the System Protection tab. Here you will see your Local Disk (C:) (System) drive Protection Off, click the Configure button.
To save your changes, turn on the system protection radio button and then click OK. This will activate System Protection on your local system disk drive.
After you’ve enabled System Protection, click the Create button to make a restore point.
Enter the name you wish for the restore point and then select Create.
Creating a Restore Point in progress
The PC has successfully created Windows system restore points, which can be restored if the system becomes unstable.
Create a System Restore Point using PowerShell
In Windows 11, the system restore option is present but deactivated by default. Users with administrative privileges can also use PowerShell to create restore points.
Choose the Windows search button, type PowerShell, and then choose Run as administrator.
Now enter the below command
Checkpoint-Computer -Description "RestorePoint1" -RestorePointType "MODIFY_SETTINGS"
When you press the Enter key, the Checkpoint-Computer cmdlet creates a new restore point. Let’s take a look at what the command line arguments do:
Description - specifies a name for your restore point.
RestorePointType - Specifies the type of restore point.You can change the Restore Point description to whatever you want to name the restore point.
Please bear in mind that Checkpoint-Computer cannot create more than one restore point per day in Windows 11. If you attempt to create a new restore point before the 24-hour period has expired, Windows PowerShell displays the following error:
"A new system restore point cannot be created because one has already been created within the past 24 hours. Please try again later."
I hope you found this blog post helpful. If you have any questions, please let me know in the comment session.