Let's look at how to create a recovery point in Windows 7. You should also figure out how to disable the corresponding mode. Thanks to this approach, in case of an unforeseen situation, you can return to the previously set settings.
How to create a recovery point and restore a system in Windows 7
Let's start by clarifying what constitutes system recovery. This is a function that allows you to make a recovery point for Windows 7. When recovery is active, a copy of the most important system materials and settings is created on the computer automatically, before installing drivers or programs, and after a set period of time.
Note that you can manually create
a recovery point for Windows 7. How to do this, further discuss in more detail. You may have a question - what is the purpose of creating a recovery point for Windows 7? It should be noted that this is a very useful feature. If a certain problem appears during the boot process of the computer, you can do a full or partial rollback of the system.
In other words, you can restore system files using the restore of the Windows 7 checkpoint, created, for example, a couple of days ago, at a time when the computer was working fine.
The specified solution will save your time, and in some cases can even save money. We recommend enabling the restore function and manually creating points if necessary.
How to create a recovery point and activate a process in Windows 7
First, let's check the settings, most likely, initially you have all the necessary functions turned on. Right-click on “Computer” and select “Properties”. Then on the right, use the "Advanced system settings", and then in the window that appears, go to the "System Protection" tab.
If the protection settings opposite one (at least) local disk have a “Enabled” mark, then the system recovery function is enabled and a Windows 7 restore point will be created. However, if it says “Disabled” everywhere, the above function must be enabled. To do this, select one of the listed local drives, then click the "Configure" button.
You can, for example, select the partition in which you have the most memory. A window will open, and in it you need to point to "Restore system settings." Next, use the slider to specify the maximum amount of hard disk space that you want to allocate to create recovery points. When creating new points, the old ones will be deleted. Click "Apply." After that, the system will inform you that recovery is enabled. This means that if a problem occurs with a personal computer, you will be able to restore Windows, even if the system does not boot.
Disabling System Restore
If you want to disable system recovery, you can do this without much difficulty. Specify a local drive with recovery enabled and click "Configure". Note that the Windows 7 system restore point may also disappear as you wish.
In the window that opens, you just need to set the label next to the item that disables system protection, and then click "Apply." You will see a special warning, in it you should click the "Yes" button. Thus, system recovery will be disabled.
Manually creating a recovery point
Remember that you need to create a recovery point before installing certain programs or before making significant changes to the settings. If for some reason you are not sure of the "harmlessness" of your actions, it is better to create a restore point in order to be able to return the system settings to their original position.
To manually create a point, you need an active system recovery state. You need to go to the system properties, switch to the tab called "System Protection". Click the Create button. Next, enter the name of the recovery point. Wait a bit for the system to complete the setup. Click the Close button. That's all done, you can safely install a new driver or program.
System Restore "Eighth Version"
If we talk about the recovery tools of this operating system, then first of all, it is necessary to make the initial configuration of protection. Make sure that system recovery is activated for the partition that placed the Windows files (usually “Disk C”). Indicate the amount of space that is necessary for the operation of "System Protection".
It is worth noting that in this system it became possible to recover using a specially created for these purposes disk or installation CD. You can also restore Windows 8 without deleting user files. In this case, you can run a special program designed for this purpose directly in a working system or in the case when Windows 8 refuses to boot.
Recovery images
We emphasize that by means of the system you can create 2 recovery images. The first works with the Refresh program. In the case of using this tool, a full recovery of Windows 8 takes place, personal files will not be touched, but installed programs will be deleted, and system settings will be reset to the original ones.
If you decide to create an image using the command line, “Refresh” will use this image to restore, and will not need the Windows 8 installation disk. In this case, the system settings and programs you set up will not be reset. They will return to their current state at the time of the creation of this image.
An image created by the specified method will not work if you need to restore with full formatting of the main disk partition or accidentally deleting the system partition.
File recovery
The second method is suitable for creating a full backup image. This solution involves creating a second image using the tool in the Control Panel, which is called “File Recovery”. In this way, you can restore the new Windows system completely to an empty hard drive.
On practice
For example, you create an image of a Windows 8 system and put it on a disk (D :), then delete Windows 8 completely from the main disk (C :) to install Windows 7. Using the previous system, you understand that you don't like it completely least. Then you can easily restore the original Windows 8, which will include all your programs and files.
All this is possible thanks to a pre-prepared image. The new system has changed the ability to enter safe mode. There are now many ways to do this. For example, the transition is possible directly from a working operating system. It is also possible if you were unable to download Windows at all.
Note that the ability to restore previous versions of files that are familiar with Windows 7 have been replaced by a special tool called File History.
Windows 8
The recovery tool is significantly different from that on Windows 7. System recovery must first be enabled for the partition in which the system is installed. This feature must be enabled by default. The operating system independently creates a recovery point before significant events for it.
For example, the specified action will occur before installing the driver or program. Using recovery points can help even if the operating system is infected with a virus.
In the system recovery settings window, select the drive (C :) or another system drive and click "Configure". Next, it is necessary to note the paragraph on the inclusion of system protection and specify the parameters for maximum space utilization within 15%. This figure is enough for the stable operation of the protection function of your system partition containing installed Windows 8.
Remember to click Apply, and then OK. You can enable protection for other sections. Periodically, you should create new recovery points yourself. In the appropriate section, click "Create." Come up with a suitable name. Click "Create" again - and you're done. To apply the created point, go to "Options", select "Control Panel", then "Restore", finally, start system recovery by selecting the appropriate function. So we looked at how to create a recovery point in Windows 7, as well as a similar feature in Windows 8.