No System Restore Points on Windows 11? Solved Now!

Why is Windows 11 not creating restore points?

Restore points are snapshots of system files, registry settings, and installed programs at a specific point in time. They allow users to roll back their system to a previous working state without affecting personal files like documents, photos, or videos. If you find Windows 11 not creating restore points, it can be caused by the following reasons:

• System Restore is disabled
• Insufficient disk space
• Deleted by large Windows updates

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How to fix no system restore points on Windows 11

After figuring out the possible causes for no system restore points on Windows 11, let’s go straight to the solutions.

Fix 1: Enable system restore points

If System Restore is disabled, you can enable it with these steps:

1. Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, and hit Enter.

2. Go to the System Protection tab. Then select your system drive (C:) and click Configure.

3. Make sure Turn on system protection is selected. Then click Apply to confirm the changes and click OK to close the window.

Fix 2: Check disk space usage

Usually, you set the maximum disk space that can be used for system protection after enabling system restore points. If the maximum space is reached, older restore points will be deleted. Follow the instructions below to check and adjust the maximum disk space:

1. Open System Protection as above.

2. Click Configure and increase the Max Usage slider to allow more space for restore points.

Fix 3: Manually create system restore points

Large Windows updates delete existing restore points to maintain system integrity and prevent conflicts between old and new system files during a restore. The only way to ensure there is an available restore point is to manually create one after each large Windows update. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open System Protection as above.

2. Select your system drive (C:) and click Create. Then name the restore point and click Create.

3. It takes some time to create a system restore point. After the operation is complete, click the Close button to exit.

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Final words

If you find that there are no system restore points on Windows 11, the issue is likely due to system protection being disabled, insufficient disk space, and large Windows updates. By enabling System Restore, adjusting storage settings, and manually creating restore points, you can ensure that restore points are available when needed.

For a more reliable backup solution, consider using AOMEI Backupper Standard. It provides full system image backups and ensures you can restore your system even if Windows fails to boot. What’s more, AOMEI Backupper is free SSD migration tool which enables you to transfer data from HDD to SSD. Don’t hesitate to try it out!