How to enable or disable System Restore in Windows 7 and Windows Vista

System Restore is one of the most important feature of Windows operating system that started to roll in Windows ME. It was still included in other versions since then like Windows 98, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The purpose of this system restore was simply to maually record a point where computer is performing at its best.In times of difficulties like virus infection, system crashes, software error and so on, it can be restore back to its previous point. Unfortunately, some viruses and Trojans can also infect system restore, so if a restore point is infected, there is a possibility that the threats will also be restored unknowingly. This is why disabling system restore is advised by some security experts to avoid such situation.

How to Enable or Disable System Restore in Windows 7:

1. Open Windows Explorer or Libraries.
2. On left sidebar, right-click on Computer, then Properties.
3. Control Panel Window will appear.
4. On left sidebar, click on System Protection.
5. You should be in System Properties Windows with System Protection tab by now.
6. Select the drive Local Disk (C:)(System) and click Configure below.
7. Select the “Configure” button and  select appropriate settings from the list. Click OK.

How to Enable or Disable System Restore in Windows Vista:

1. Open Windows Explorer or Libraries.
2. On left sidebar, right-click on Computer, then Properties.
3. Control Panel Window will appear.
4. On left sidebar, click on System Protection.
5. Automatic Restore Points will be displayed showing available disks.
6. Check to enable or Uncheck to disable System Restore on Local Disk (C:)(System).
7. It will warn that all existing restore points on the disks will be deleted, click Turn System Restore On/Off to save the changes.