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Regularly setting up restore points on your Windows PC is an excellent preventive measure. It allows you to roll back your system to a stable configuration in case something goes wrong — whether due to a bad update, driver issue, or software conflict.
This guide explains how to create and restore these points step by step.

TO CREATE A RESTORE POINT

1. Open System Restore Settings
   Go to the Windows search bar, type “Restore Point”, and select the matching option from the results.
   
   
   

2. Select the Drive and Create
   In the System Protection tab, locate your primary local drive (usually the one where Windows is installed). Highlight it, then click “Create.”
   
   
   

3. Name and Confirm
   Provide a short name or description to identify the restore point — for example, “Before driver update” — and confirm to start creating it.
   Windows will generate the restore point and notify you once the process is complete.

HOW TO USE A RESTORE POINT

1. Access the System Restore Menu
   Open the search bar again, type “Restore Point,” and select the same settings panel.

2. Start System Restore
   Click the “System Restore” button.

3. Select a Restore Point
   Choose “Select a different restore point” to view all available options.

4. Restore Your System
   Pick the restore point you wish to return to, follow the on-screen steps, and let Windows complete the restoration process.
   Once finished, your computer will restart and revert to the chosen configuration.