System Restore is a Windows feature that creates snapshots of:

• System files
• Installed programs
• Windows registry settings
• Drivers

It does not affect:

• Personal documents
• Photos
• Videos
• Most personal files

It’s designed to reverse system-level changes, not delete user data.

A restore point is a saved system configuration state.
Windows automatically creates restore points when:

• Installing Windows updates
• Installing drivers
• Installing certain applications

You can also create them manually.

System Restore is appropriate when:

If problems begin immediately after a Windows update, restoring to a previous point can resolve them.

Graphics or chipset drivers sometimes cause crashes.

If installing a program causes system instability, restoring may revert the change.

If Windows was working yesterday but not today, a recent change may be the cause.

System Restore is not a universal fix.

While it may revert system files, malware can remain elsewhere.

Failing SSDs or RAM require hardware solutions.

System Restore is not a substitute for proper file backups.

System Restore must be enabled to function.

1. Press Win + R
2. Type: sysdm.cpl
3. Go to the System Protection tab
4. Select your system drive (usually C:)
5. Click Configure
6. Turn on System Protection

Allocate sufficient disk space (5–10% recommended).

Creating restore points before major changes is good practice.

1. Open System Protection
2. Click Create
3. Name the restore point
4. Click Create

It only takes a few seconds.

• Open System Protection
• Click System Restore
• Choose a restore point
• Follow on-screen instructions

Windows will restart and apply the restoration.

1. Force shutdown three times during boot
2. Enter Advanced Startup
3. Select:
   • Troubleshoot
   • Advanced Options
   • System Restore

This allows recovery even if Windows won’t load normally.

During System Restore:

• System files are reverted
• Registry changes are undone
• Recently installed programs may be removed
• Personal files remain untouched

After completion, Windows will display a confirmation message.

• Restoration successful
• Restoration failed
• No restore points available

If restoration fails, deeper repair methods (DISM/SFC or in-place repair) may be required.

Usually 10–20 minutes, depending on system speed and amount of changes being reversed.

Avoid interrupting the restore process. Doing so may worsen corruption.

System Restore reverses configuration changes.
Repair tools fix file-level corruption.

They serve different purposes and can complement each other.

For example:

1. Use System Restore to revert a bad driver
2. Run DISM and SFC afterward to ensure integrity

This layered approach improves stability.

Fixyfier does not replace System Restore.

Instead, it complements Windows recovery tools by helping users:

• Perform system maintenance regularly
• Access repair utilities more easily
• Reduce the likelihood of needing restoration
• Keep the system stable after restoring

Using structured maintenance reduces the risk of repeated instability.

While restore points are valuable, prevention is better.

Especially before:

• Driver installations
• Registry modifications
• Major updates

Occasional DISM and SFC scans help keep Windows stable.

Avoid unofficial or modified drivers.

System Restore is one of the safest recovery tools built into Windows.

It allows you to:

• Reverse harmful changes
• Restore system stability
• Avoid full reinstallations

When used properly — and combined with structured repair and maintenance practices — it becomes a powerful safety net.

Understanding when and how to use it ensures you can recover quickly from system instability without risking personal data.