How to Create a System Restore Point in Windows 11

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open System Properties

   Press the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start menu. Type 'create a restore point' into the search bar and select the top result labeled Create a restore point.

   Note: This launches the System Properties window directly to the System Protection tab.
2. 1 min

   Enable System Protection

   Locate the Protection Settings section. Ensure the local drive containing your Windows installation (usually C:) is selected, then click the Configure button.

   Note: If the Protection setting is Off, select 'Turn on system protection' and set the Disk Space Usage slider to 5-10%.
3. 30 sec

   Initiate the Create process

   Return to the System Protection tab in the System Properties window. Click the Create button located at the bottom of the dialogue box.

4. 30 sec

   Name the restore point

   Enter a descriptive name for the restore point in the text field provided. This helps identify the state of the machine should you need to roll back later.

   Note: Windows automatically appends the current date and time to the name you provide.
5. 1 min

   Complete the creation

   Click the Create button. Wait for the progress bar to finish; Windows will notify you once the restore point has been created successfully.

   Note: Click Close to exit the utility once the process completes.