When you Create a System Point on your computer, Windows 10 creates a Snapshot or Time Machine backup of system files, program files, Registry Settings and other executable files on your computer.
However, you need to be aware that a System Restore is not a complete backup of the computer, it only backs up System Files, Program Files and ignores all your personal files.
The positive side of this behavior is that you won’t be losing 2 weeks of work, if you decide to restore your computer using a System Restore Point that was created 2 Weeks ago.
Note: To backup personal files, you can use Backup & Restore or setup File History Backups on your computer.
Advantages of Creating System Restore Points
Having System Restore Points stored on the computer allows you to fix the computer, in case it starts to malfunction or slows down after a Windows update, after installation of third part app/program and other reasons.
When the computer is recovered using a System Restore Point, it goes back to its previous working status that it was in prior to installation of the program or changes that were made on the computer.
1. Create Automated System Restore Point in Windows 10
All that is required to create Automated System Restore points on your computer is to Enable System Protection feature on your device.
1. Go to Settings > System > click on About in the left-pane. In the right-pane, scroll down and click on System Protection link located under ‘Related Settings’ section.
2. On System Properties screen, switch to System Protection Tab, select the Drive that you want to System Protect and click on Configure.
3. On the next screen, select Turn On System Protection option and click on Apply and OK.
Once System Protection is enabled, Windows 10 will automatically start creating System Restore Points, before installing a major Windows update, before critical driver updates and whenever any major programs are installed on the computer.
2. Manually Create System Restore Point in Windows 10
Before making any changes, you can create Manual System Restore Points at any time on your computer.
1. Go to Settings > System > click on About in the left-pane. In the right-pane, scroll down and click on System Protection link, located under ‘Related Settings’ section.
2. On the System Properties screen, click on the Create button.
3. On the next screen, enter Name and Date for the Restore Point and click on Create.
4. You will see a pop-up indicating the progress of System Restore Point being created. Once the process is completed, you will see a confirmation message.
You have now successfully created a System Restore Point on your computer.