How often does Win 7 set restore points?


  1. Posts : 17
    Win 7 64 bit home
       #1

    How often does Win 7 set restore points?


    I just went in and created a system restore point in system properties. I don't see a place that says how often a restore point is made. Is it possible to configure?
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  2. Posts : 4,751
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
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    Mr2005 said:
    I just went in and created a system restore point in system properties. I don't see a place that says how often a restore point is made. Is it possible to configure?
    I don't believe there is a way to schedule them. They are made before every Windows update. What I do is have a reminder to go in every Wednesday and make a Restore Point. This way I have at least one every week.
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  3. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
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    I get one with each significant change. The most recent was when my Grandson installed League Of Legends yesterday.
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  4. Posts : 17
    Win 7 64 bit home
    Thread Starter
       #4

    thanks.

    where is the restore saved by default?
    Does creating an additional restore point delete the previous restore point or am I creating numerous points?

    Thanks all for the help!
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  5. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #5

    Go into configure and you`ll see how much space is dedicated to restore points, most often it`s way too low.

    When it`s out of room it boots out the oldest restore point, but not manually made restore points.
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  6. Posts : 5,092
    Windows 7 32 bit
       #6

    I use the vbs script to manually create a restore point via shortcut. Also I left the default daily restore point creation active. You can change the frequency using this tip
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  7. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #7

    This might help.

    How often does Win 7 set restore points?-restore-point-11-25.png
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