restore points

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When a restore point is created, where is that info (file(s)) stored on the hd?
Is there a way to delete certain restore points (obsolete ones)?
TIA
 
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When a restore point is created, where is that info (file(s)) stored on the hd?
Is there a way to delete certain restore points (obsolete ones)?
TIA
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You cannot delete individual restore points.
 
Hi,

They are in a hidden system folder called "system volume information".

There are three ways to easily remove restore points (you should not do this
selectively).

1) Start/run cleanmgr.exe (disk cleanup), there is a "clean up" button on
the "more options" tab to remove all but the newest restore point.

2) Control Panel/System/System Restore tab, go to settings and reduce the
amount of space allotted to System Restore. This will remove older restore
points, how many depends on how much space you require for a point, and how
much space you leave.

3) Control Panel/System/System Restore tab, click the "turn off system
restore on all drives" box. This will eliminate all restore points. Once
reenabled, the system will begin creating new ones. You should reboot in
between doing this.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
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