How to Create a Windows System Restore Point

Before installing drivers or system utilities, a restore point can save hours of recovery work.

Steps on Windows 10/11

1. Search for Create a restore point in the Start menu.
2. Open System Properties → System Protection.
3. Select your system drive (usually C:) → Configure → turn on protection if needed.
4. Click Create, give it a clear name (for example, “Before GPU driver”), then confirm.

When to create one

• Before GPU or chipset drivers
• Before unfamiliar system utilities
• Before major Windows updates on a critical PC

How to use it later

From Advanced startup or System Restore, choose the point you created and roll back. Personal files usually remain; recently installed programs may be removed.

Restore points are not a full backup — still keep copies of important documents.