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Create a Windows configuration restore point before a risky system change. Open Create a restore point, select the system drive, and choose Create.

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# How to Create a System Restore Point




## How do I create a System Restore Point?




Open Create a restore point, select the system drive, and choose Create.




Create a Windows configuration restore point before a risky system change.




Updated 
September 2, 2026
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 6 min
Applies to: Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11


 


Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.




**Before you begin**


Save open work. Confirm that you are working on the intended computer and that you are authorized to make the change.




## Understand the limit




System Restore protects system configuration; it is not a backup of personal files.




## Open System Protection




Open Start, search for Create a restore point, and select it.




## Enable protection if appropriate




Select the system drive \> Configure. Use an appropriate disk-space limit.




## Create the point




Select Create, enter a meaningful description, and wait for confirmation.




## Keep a separate backup




Back up important personal files independently before risky repairs.




**Verify the result**


Repeat the relevant check and confirm the intended result before considering the task complete.


 


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