Disabling or enabling Windows Me System Restore


This information is for your convenience. System Restore is part of Windows Me. If you need help with System Restore, contact Microsoft technical support.

 

STEP 1
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STEP 2
  Select the action that you want to perform

I want to turn off Windows Me System Restore 
NOTE Note Turning off System Restore deletes all previous restore points. You must create new restore points once you turn System Restore back on.
1
Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2
Double-click System.
If the System icon is not visible, click View all Control Panel options.
3
On the Performance tab, click File System.
4
On the Troubleshooting tab, check Disable System Restore.
5
Click OK.
6
When you are asked to restart Windows, click Yes.
I want to turn on Windows Me System Restore
1
Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2
Double-click System.
If the System icon is not visible, click View all Control Panel options.
3
On the Performance tab, click File System.
4
On the Troubleshooting tab, uncheck Disable System Restore.
5
Click OK.
6
When you are asked to restart Windows, click Yes.

Document ID: 2001012513122239
Last Modified: 04/21/2008
Date Created: 01/25/2001
Operating System(s): Windows Me
Product(s): TS_GEN

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