Turn off system restore

Steps to turn off System Restore for XP:

1. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
2. In the System Properties dialog box, click the System Restore tab.
3. Click to select the Turn off System Restore check box. Or, click to select the Turn off System Restore on all drives check box.
4. Click OK.
5. When you receive the following message, click Yes to confirm that you want to turn off System Restore:
You have chosen to turn off System Restore. If you continue, all existing restore points will be deleted, and you will not be able to track or undo changes to your computer.
After a few moments, the System Properties dialog box closes.



Steps to turn off System Restore for Vista:

1. Control Panel - System Maintenance - Back Up and Restore Center
2. On the right column, click on "create a restore point or change settings" (this requires administrator's password if set)
3. Uncheck all drives.
4. Click OK.
5. When you receive the following message, click Yes to confirm that you want to turn off System Restore:
You have chosen to turn off System Restore. If you continue, all existing restore points will be deleted, and you will not be able to track or undo changes to your computer.
After a few moments, the System Properties dialog box closes.





Steps to turn on System Restore For XP:

1. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
2. In the System Properties dialog box, click the System Restore tab.
3. Click to clear the Turn off System Restore check box. Or, click the Turn off System Restore on all drives check box.
4. Click OK.

After a few moments, the System Properties dialog box closes.
To create a new restore point, click on Start – All Programs – Accessories – System Tools and then select System Restore.
In the System Restore wizard, select Create a restore point and click the Next button.
Type a name for your new restore point then click on Create.

To create a Restore point for Vista:

1. Control Panel – System Maintenance – Back Up and Restore Center.
2. On the right column, click on "Create A Restore Point Or Change Settings" (This requires Administrator's password if set.)
3. Put a check on the drive your OS is on.
4. Then click on the Create button.
5. Type in a name and then click OK.

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