How to Remove Restore Points in XP to Increase Storage

The Windows XP operating system automatically creates periodic snapshots of the operating system and computer data. These snapshots are called restore points and are used to restore your computer back to a working state in the case of computer errors and failure. Restore points take up space on the hard disk and should be cleared out occasionally to increase storage space. Windows XP users cannot delete individual restore points, however they can remove all restore points except for the very last one created.

Instructions

1. Click "Start" from the lower-left of the screen. Click "All Programs," then click "Accessories," then click "System Tools" and then click "Disk Cleanup." The Disk Cleanup window launches.

2. Click the "More Options" tab.

3. Click "System Restore."

4. Click the "Clean Up" tab from the System Restore window. A popup window launches asking "Are you sure you want to delete all but the most recent restore point?"

5. Click "Yes" then "OK." Another window launches asking you one final time "Are you sure you want to perform these actions?"

6. Click "Yes" to confirm the deletion of the restore points. All restore points except for the very last one are removed from your system.

References

• Microsoft: How to Remove All System Restore Points Except the Most Recent One