2006-08-31 15:23:25 · 21 answers · asked by Kathy P 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
The more points you set the more room it takes on your hard drive. I set my computer to set a save point once a week. I have had to use it several times, and it has never been a problem going back a week or less for me.
2006-08-31 15:29:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time I go through the Restore procedure is when I lose important files or a new program is loaded and won't uninstall.
Most important, after a restoration is performed on your computer, make sure your virus protector is back in operation. You may have to reload all the updates for your full virus protection as I have had to do.
I use McAfee and now I'll check to make sure the system is protected before I do anything else.
2006-08-31 22:33:53 · answer #2 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows automatically sets restore points for your computer. You can throttle how many times it sets a restore point by the amount of memory you allocate to the cause. You can throttle it by
1) Right mouse click on My Computer
2) Go to Properties
3) Click on the System Restore tab at the top
4) Use the scroll bar to adjust how much memory you want windows to use for your systems restore.
Good luck! Btw: I have it at the highest, which is 12%. Well worth it, System Restore as saved me ALOT of hassle.
2006-08-31 22:31:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the computer does restore points,but you can do one as often as you want best before downloading anything in case your computer gets missed up you can restore it back,remember the restore points doesn't work for ever
2006-08-31 22:35:24 · answer #4 · answered by what is the good word? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good idea to restore your computer back every month because XP slows down eventually, if you 'set back time', that should slow the processdown. Make sure you don't unintentionally uninstall anything though.
2006-08-31 22:45:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, I wouldn't bother. I find that when Windows begins to show signs of having problems, it's well too late to do a simple restoration. I've never heard of this working correctly. Just my personal experience. I've always just done a fresh install when I came to have problems. Usually once every 3-6 months.
2006-08-31 22:29:20 · answer #6 · answered by UbiquitousGeek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your computer creates a new restore point just about ever day anyway.. but you can create a special one, after you do Windows Update or install other useful software.
Good luck
2006-08-31 22:28:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your PC sets a new restore point everytime you properly power down.
2006-08-31 22:32:23 · answer #8 · answered by ValleyR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no set time period for this. If your computer happens to be working well on any given day and you remember to do this, then that's the day!
2006-08-31 22:49:44 · answer #9 · answered by webnut58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never set one yet ( i should soon though) but I would say, set one every time you do something on your computer BIG that you would like to keep there.
2006-08-31 22:29:23 · answer #10 · answered by psxfff123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋