ARCHIVED: In Windows, how can I save my computer's configuration for use in a system restore?
This content has been archived, and is no longer maintained by Indiana University. Information here may no longer be accurate, and links may no longer be available or reliable.
In Windows 7, Vista, and XP, the System Restore feature automatically creates restore points at certain intervals. These points can be used to restore your system to a previously working state. You may want to manually create a restore point if, for example, you are about to install new software or hardware.
To manually create a restore point:
- In Windows 7, from the
In Vista and XP, from the
menu, select consecutively or , , , and then . menu, select , , and then .
- In Windows 7, click . In Vista and XP, select and click .
- Type a name for the restore point, and click .
- When the point has been created, click .
This is document akmp in the Knowledge Base.
Last modified on 2018-01-18 13:23:28.