This stop-at-nothing feature is a no-show on Windows 10, a sneaky ploy to entice users to make the leap to the newest OS.
- Linked to those System Restore points is the Recall feature, turbocharged with AI. It lurks in the shadows, capturing your screen every few seconds and sleuthing into your every move. It knows the drill
- from the people you chat with to the files you swap. So if you’re scratching your head over a file you shared with a buddy and can’t remember the details, just toss a vague description into Recall AI’s magic search bar, and it’s on the case, says Windows Latest.
Latest Windows whispers mention that since the rollout of Windows 11 in 2021, the memory span of those restore points varies between 10 and 90 days (mostly hanging on 10 days). Ten days isn’t much, but fret not, there’s a silver lining.
- Whispers on the Windows streets hint that Microsoft’s been gung-ho about Windows 11 lately. First, touting Copilot+ PCs as the must-have for e-learning, then rolling out a back-to
- school campaign raving about the productivity hike with Windows 11.
“Following the June 2025 Windows security update, Windows 11, version 24H2 will hold onto system restore points for up to 60 days. Click ‘Open System Restore’ to hit rewind. Any restore points older than 60 days won’t make the cut. This 60-day limit goes for all future versions of Windows 11, version 24H2,” they inform.
“This means you’ll have a few snapshots lined up, with Windows tossing out the oldest ones once they cross that 60-day mark on Windows 11 24H2 by default,” spills Windows Latest.
Is this a step up or a step down from Windows 10, especially at a time when Microsoft is herding users from the old OS to the new one? Let’s dig deeper.
- Microsoft is getting all fancy with the new Windows 11, dishing out System Restore points that freeze-frame your PC’s inner workings like system files, settings, and the registry. But here’s the kicker
- those snapshots have an expiry date of 60 days, confirmed by Microsoft. To dodge any mishaps, users better make a habit of creating regular System Restore points.
Here’s the scoop: Microsoft’s nudging of users from Windows 10 before the support plug gets pulled on Oct. 14 might require a sprinkle of extra magic. Cue the latecomer campaigns to coax users onboard.
To whip up your own System Restore point, as spilled by Windows Latest, slide into the Start menu and type in “Create a restore point” to unveil the cryptic System Protection tab in System Properties. Check that your chosen backup partition is under Protection Settings. Activate the protection, tap Create, then just follow the bouncing ball on the screen. Voilà, 60 days of cover in the bag. Knowing when the axe may fall on your restore points, it looks like a round of this every few weeks is the way forward.
In a fresh support note covering the June 10 update, Microsoft’s sharpened its focus.
- Feast your eyes on Windows 11, where you can wind back the clock on your PC using System Restore. Handy for pounding out issues sparked by recent changes like new software, driver updates, or tweaks to system settings. Microsoft’s pitch is pretty solid
- undo changes like a pro without risking your personal files. A smart move to iron out problems without bidding your precious data farewell.
So, Microsoft’s made it loud and clear that Windows 11 restores points will vanish into thin air after 60 days, so keep those restore points coming in. It’s not exactly a gold star for 90 days, but hey, leagues better than the measly 10.
But hold the phone, those restore points don’t stick around forever, so it’s crucial to know their shelf life. Deets on Windows 10 hinted that restore points got a 90-day lifeline.
