How to Turn Off System Restore and Turn it Back on

System Restore is a Windows feature that allows for hard drive recovery. However, there may be times when you need to turn off System Restore, as when you need to uninstall Spyware or other malicious programs. Whatever the reason, keep in mind that by turning off system Restore, you will delete all your existing restore points, and won't be able to undo or track changes on your PC. If you need to turn it off and on, read on to learn how to manually turn off or turn on System Restore.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Click on your START button, located in the bottom left hand corner of your desk top. Right-click on MY COMPUTER, and then click on PROPERTIES.

2. Click on the SYSTEM RESTORE tab in the SYSTEM PROPERTIES dialog box.

3. Click on the check box select the "Turn off System Restore." (Or, click on the check box next to "Turn off System Restore on all drives.") Click on APPLY.

4. Click Yes when prompted, to confirm that you want to turn off System Restore.

5. To turn System Restore back on,
   *Click: Start >> My Computer >> Properties >> System Restore >> System Properties
   *Click on the check-box next to "Turn off System Restore" to clear the check box. (Or click on the check box next to "Turn off System Restore on all drives.") Click OK.
   The "System Properties" dialog box will close and you'll have "System Restore" turned back on.

Tips & Warnings

• By turning off system Restore , you will delete all your existing restore points, and won't be able to undo or track changes on your PC.