How to Automatically Run & Create a Restore Point From the Task Scheduler

Restore points are recorded snapshots of the state of your computer that are used in the event a system error necessitates the need to run the System Restore utility. A default copy of Windows schedules the creation of a restore point via the Task Scheduler. If you would like to create a restore point or if you would like to change when this occurs, you can modify these settings in the Task Scheduler options.

Instructions

1. Click "Start." Type "Task Scheduler" in the Search box and press the "Enter" key.

2. Navigate to "Task Scheduler Library/Microsoft/Windows/SystemRestore" on the left pane. This displays task options for System Restore on the right pane.

3. Right-click "SR" at the top of the window. Click "Run" to create a restore point right now. Click "Properties" to change when the task runs. This opens a new window on your screen.

4. Click the "Triggers" tab. The trigger section displays when this task is set to automatically run. By default, the task is scheduled to run every day at 12:00 AM. If you want to make changes to this trigger, click the "Edit" button. This opens another window on your screen.

5. Choose when you want this task to run in the Edit Trigger window and click the "OK" button at the bottom. Changes take effect immediately.

References

• Microsoft TechNet: Task Scheduler Overview