System Restore is a lifesaver when things go wrong on your Windows 11/10 PC, but Windows only creates restore points once every 24 hours by default. It also creates a new System Restore point when an Update or Program is installed. However, if you want more frequent backups—especially before major changes, you can enable it.
How to increase System Restore point frequency in Windows 11/10
Windows automatically limits restore point creation to once per day to conserve disk space. However, if you frequently install updates, drivers, or software, more frequent restore points can offer better protection against unexpected issues.
Let’s start.
- Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
- Navigate to the Restore Point Key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore
- Look for a value named SystemRestorePointCreationFrequency.
- If it doesn’t exist, right-click on an empty space, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it SystemRestorePointCreationFrequency.
- Double-click the value and set it to 0 to allow restore points to be created without a time restriction.
- Reboot to apply the changes.
Read: Configure System Restore Space and set System Restore Intervals.
This will make sure that Windows creates restore points whenever a major change occurs, providing better rollback options. That said, you need to also ensure to keep an eye on the disk space as every restore point will occupy a little more.
Will increasing the restore point frequency slow down my PC?
No, increasing the frequency of restore points does not impact system performance. However, it may lead to higher disk usage over time.
Read: What should be the frequency of System Restore Points in Windows?
Can I automate restore point creation at specific intervals?
Yes, you can use Task Scheduler to automate system restore point creation at set intervals. By creating a scheduled task that runs the Checkpoint-Computer -Description "Automatic Restore Point" -RestorePointType "MODIFY_SETTINGS" command, you can generate restore points as frequently as needed.
