Why Is System Restore Not Working in Windows 10?

I tried to use System Restore to restore my computer to the earlier point, but it failed and didn't restore my Windows 10 computer to the previous version. Do you know why System Restore is not working? How to solve this issue?

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Larissa· Answered on Jan 31, 2024

Windows System Restore not working in Windows 10 may be caused by the following factors:

  • System Restore is disabled or turned off
  • System files are corrupted
  • Insufficient disk space for System Restore to run
  • Corrupted System Restore points
  • Incompatible third-party programs that conflict with Windows 10
  • Virus and malware infections preventing System Restore from working properly
  • Incompatible device drivers and hardware
  • You have updated the system or installed an application

Solutions for System Restore Not Working in Windows 10:

  • Enable System Restore: Check if System Restore is enabled on your computer and turn it on if necessary.
  • Repair System Files: Check your system for any corrupt or broken files and repair them by performing an SFC( System File Checker).
  • Increase Disk Space: Free up disk space on your computer to ensure that there is enough room for System Restore to run properly.
  • Delete Unnecessary restore points: Remove unnecessary restore points so that Windows 10 can easily create new ones.
  • Update Drivers: Ensure all device drivers are up-to-date and compatible with Windows 10.
  • Uninstall Incompatible Programs: Uninstall any incompatible third-party programs that may conflict with System Restore on Windows 10 computers.
  • Run an Antivirus Scan: Check if any virus or malware infection is preventing the System Restore from working properly and remove them.

By following the solutions above, you can fix why System Restore is not working in Windows 10 easily.

If this doesn't help, another way to protect your computer is to create a system backup with third-party software like EaseUS Todo Backup. It's an effective method for protecting your computer from unexpected disasters. With the help of this backup software, you can easily back up your computer before making any system changes and use it to restore the system to an earlier version if a problem occurs.

EaseUS Todo Backup is designed for Windows 11/10/7/7 users to back up and restore their systems easily.

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