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Windows System Restore is a built-in, free rescue tool designed to revert your PC’s system files, registry keys, and installed drivers to a previous working state without affecting personal data like photos or documents. It is designed for resolving system instability caused by faulty updates, drivers, or software installations. Key Features and Capabilities

Safety Net for System Changes: If an application, driver, or Windows update causes issues, System Restore can roll back these changes.

Does Not Affect Personal Files: It does not affect personal files (documents, emails, photos).

Restores System State: It specifically restores system files, Windows Registry, and installed apps/drivers.

Automatic and Manual Points: Windows automatically creates restore points before major system events, but you can create them manually before installing new software. Limitations

Not a Backup Solution: System Restore is not meant for file recovery. If you delete a document, System Restore will not bring it back.

Malware Protection Limitations: While it can remove malware-related system changes, it is not a replacement for antivirus software.

Disk Space Usage: It requires disk space to store snapshots. How to Use System Restore

Via Control Panel: Select “Recovery” and choose “Open System Restore”. Via Command Prompt: Use the command rstrui.exe.

Via Recovery Environment: If Windows cannot boot, you can access it through Troubleshooting > Advanced Options. Important Notes

Default State: In modern Windows versions, System Restore is often disabled by default.

Recommendation: It is recommended to enable this feature for your C: drive to allow for quick reversals of system issues.

This video explains how to create and use System Restore points in Windows ⁄₁₁: