How to Create a Restore Point in Windows 11

A restore point is like a “backup copy” of the current state of Windows. It saves system settings, drivers, and some important files, allowing you to roll back if something goes wrong after an update, a program installation, or a problematic driver.

In Windows 11, this feature remains an essential tool to maintain system safety and stability.

What Is a Restore Point and When to Use It?

A restore point does not replace a full backup, but it is very useful in situations such as:

• After installing a driver that makes the system unstable.
• When a Windows update causes errors.
• Before testing unknown software.

How to Enable System Restore

On some computers, this option may come disabled. To activate it:

1. Click Start and search for Create a restore point.
2. Select the system drive (C:).
3. Click Configure.
4. Check Turn on system protection.
5. Define the maximum disk space for restore points (recommended: 5% to 10% of the drive).
6. Click OK.

How to Manually Create a Restore Point

1. Go back to the System Protection window.
2. Click Create.
3. Enter a name, such as “Before driver update”.
4. Click Create and wait for the process to finish.

How to Restore the System from a Created Point

If Windows starts showing problems, you can return to the saved state:

1. Search for System Restore in the Start menu.
2. Click Next.
3. Choose the desired restore point (it will show the date and reason for creation).
4. Click Finish and restart the computer.

Advantages of Restore Points

• Quick to set up.
• Does not erase personal documents.
• Helps fix issues caused by drivers or updates.

Limitations

• Does not replace a complete backup of personal files.
• Only works if the feature was previously enabled.
• May not solve problems caused by viruses or physical disk damage.

Final Thoughts

Creating a restore point in Windows 11 is a simple preventive measure that can save you from a lot of headaches. Whenever you install new programs, update drivers, or make significant system changes, create a restore point. This way, you’ll always have a safety net if something goes wrong.