How to Disable/Enable System Restore
For Windows XP
- Log on as Administrator or as a user with administrator privileges on the computer.
- Right-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop and click Properties. If your “My Computer” icon is not visible on your desktop, click Start, then right click “My Computer” from the Start Menu and click Properties.
- Click the System Restore tab.
- Select Turn off System Restore.
- Click Apply, click Yes, then click OK.
- If you want to re-enable the System Restore feature, you can do this by clearing the Turn off System Restore option.
What is System Restore?
System Restore performs the following tasks:
- Restores your computer to a previous state
- Restores your computer without losing your personal files
- Stores one to three weeks of past restore points
- Locates data associated with restore points
- Ensures that all restorations are reversible
- Provides several type of restore points
