Generating "system checkpoints" in System Restore

dkline · 2006/06/16

Does anyone know how to ensure that "system checkpoints" are automatically generated every day in System Restore.

I've got a new Dell laptop, and I just checked and found only one such automatically-generated "system checkpoint" for the whole month of June so far. I'd like to have them created every day for obvious reasons.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Whiskeyman · 2006/06/16

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding System Restore in Windows XP

Q. Why isn't System Restore creating automatic system checkpoints?

A. Typical reasons why checkpoints are not being created:

• System Restore requires Task Scheduler to create system checkpoints. If Task Scheduler is disabled it will prevent System Restore from creating system checkpoints on a scheduled basis.

• System Restore requires the computer to be in an idle state to create system checkpoints. This is by design so that System Restore does not interrupt a user by taking processing power. If computer is never idle, system checkpoints cannot be created. Also, check for any applications that run on the computer during idle periods, such as a virus scanner.

• Another cause may be that the computer is in continual use for limited periods and then shut down or put into hibernation, preventing System Restore from creating restore points.
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dkline · 2006/06/16

Thanks, Whiskeyman, I'll check those things.

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