Windows 7: Viewing Windows System Restore Points

Is there a way of seeing what System Restore Points have been taken? I know how to delete all but the most current but I would like to see what is available to restore to and also to verify that restore points are being created at least on a weekly basis. I did a search and couldn't find my answer although I did find out about deleting restore points.

Thanks.............Ralph

Welcome Ralph

Read the tutorial entitled how to do a system restore It will show you what is available System Restore

Hello, thank you very much that answered my question however; that brings up another related question. The only restore point available was the one I ran today manually. I thought the system authomatically created a restore point on a weekly basis. Is there something I have to do other than have protection set to on for my C: disk?

Thanks again...............

Do it again. When you see the point that was created; I think on the bottom left, there is a box, "see more points". Just take your time look at each screen, you will see what I mean. Good luck

Richard, thank you very much. I see that there was one other restore point taken on 2/03/10 due to an install of C++ 2005 Redistributable. I did however; expect more than one additional restore point.

You were not only accurate on answering my questions but unbelievably quick. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Best Wishes.............Ralph

Want to change the system restore schedule, to make more points?

Since I can see that you are still logged in, but you did not answer, I will provide the method to change the System Restore point schedule. I will be logging off soon.

This is one of our fine tutorials, provide by Brink.

System Restore Task - Change Automatic Restore Point Schedule - Vista Forums

Sorry I didn't get back to you, had a chore to do. Looks a little complicated and I don't want to mess up so will wait until tomorrow when I am fresher and can concentrate better. Thanks again. I will be updating this post late morning or early afternoon tomorrow as I have a busy morning schedule. Forgot to ask, the change you indicate is for Vista, does the same process apply for Windows 7?

Many thanks again..............Ralph

Richard, I successfully changed the daily restore point to weekly. History was disabled, should it be? If not, how do I turn it on?

Thanks again. I will be in and out today so my response may be delayed.

Best Regards..........Ralph

The easiest way to see the system restore points is via elevated Command Prompt.

1. for the whole restore point storage area (shadowstorage), use this command:

vssadmin list shadowstorage

2. To see all restore points, use this command:

vssadmin list shadows