How to enable System Restore in Windows 10

Description: This article will show you how to ensure System Restore is enabled in Windows 10. System Restore allows you to revert the computer's state to an earlier point in time.

  1. Right click on the Start button then select Search.
    Windows 10 Desktop, Quick Access Menu, Search
  2. Search for system restore and then select the search result for Create a restore point.
    Windows 10 desktop, Search menu, Create a restore point
  3. On the System Properties window highlight the drive that shows Off and then select Configure.
    System Properties, Configure
  4. Under Restore settings select next to turn on system protection to enable system restore for this drive. Choose Apply to save changes.
    System Protection Window, Restore settings, Turn on system protection, Apply
  5. On the System Properties window, it should now show On for system protection.
    System Properties, System Protection On

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