Windows 11 can now rewind your whole PC, including the file you just created
Key Points:
- Windows 11 introduces a new point-in-time restore feature that is enabled by default and creates restore points every 24 hours, offering more frequent system backups than the traditional System Restore.
- Unlike System Restore, point-in-time restore not only reverts system files and settings but also removes personal files and apps created after the restore point, providing a more comprehensive rollback option.
- Users can adjust storage limits for point-in-time restore and view restore points via Settings, but restoring requires booting into recovery mode, making the process slightly more involved than System Restore.
- System Restore remains useful due to its longer retention period and easier accessibility, allowing users to keep older restore points and restore directly from the Control Panel without recovery mode.
- Microsoft allows both System Restore and point-in-time restore to coexist, giving users flexibility and enhanced protection without significant storage impact.