Windows XP System Restore

[koster]

Is it possible to configure Windows XP to automatically create a system restore point before every software installation?

[Ethel]

I don't think it is necessary - a restore point should be created automatically every 24 hours and on installation of compliant software and updates.

Creating a restore point manually is easy too.

[koster]

Thanks.

Can the setting to create a restore point every 24 hours be changed? Looking at the bold dates on mine, the system checkpoints are not every day. Of course, the computer is not switched on every day, but even so I think there are some missing.

[Ethel]

Mine is the same as yours - days apparently missing. It seems to be when the pc is not turned on at the due time - which is a nonsense. You would expect the point to be set at next log in under those circumstances.

I've tried to find a way of changing the settings without success. All that can be changed is the amount of hard drive dedicated to system restores.

Perhaps it might be worth while of getting in the habit of manually setting the restore point regularly.

[peanut]

koster, go to start, programs, accessories, system tools, system restore. select "create a restore point".

[koster]

Peanut,

I know how to create a restore point manually. We are discussing whether it is possible to change the time or frequency of the automatic system checkpoints, or whether it's possible to configure System Restore to automatically create a restore point before every software installation.

Laurence

[koster]

Windows Defender creates regular system restore checkpoints.

www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx