How To Delete All But The Most Recent Restore Point In Windows 7

[chlorophyll]

The system restore feature of Windows 7 takes considerable amount of disk space. By default, it takes 3% of the drive’s space. Although 3% is negligible when you have TBs of free space, users with smaller HDD might run out of disk space often.

In order to save disk space, you can either delete all but most recent restore point to free up disk space in Windows7 or completely disable System Restore feature. But as System Restore feature allows you return system files and settings to an earlier point in time without affecting personal files disabling this feature is not recommended.

So here is how to delete all but the most recent restore point in Windows 7:

1. Right click on the selected drive and then select Properties.

2. Under the General tab, click Disk Cleanup button to launch Disk Cleanup program.

3. Now click Clean up system files button.

4. In the resulting dialog box, switch to More Options tab.

5. Under System Restore and Shadow Copies section, click Clean up button to begin the process. Hit Delete button when you are prompted with Disk Cleanup confirmation box.

source : intowindows.com

[Bizarre™]

It's the same in XP ^_^

[implague]

or u can go directly to system tools and run disk clean up make sure run as admin to get the other tab :rolleyes:

[Bizarre™]

I don't use System Restore anymore.

[Marik]

I don't use System Restore anymore.

same

system restore = virus backup heaven

[DKT27]

I don't use System Restore anymore.

same

system restore = virus backup heaven

+1, same here. -_-

[implague]

so what do u guys r using really need to know well i think im a noob :frusty: :frusty:

[DKT27]

I don't use system restore or any other program similar to it. Nor do I backup unless going for a clean install. :tooth:

[Bizarre™]

I have another HD with XP, so if things go bad (which is a rare case), I can make a quick repair.

[*dcs18]

Have permanently disabled the Windows built-in system restore. Have Acronis True Image for the occasional imaging and SuperFlexible File Synchronizer Pro for frequent partition syncing. Both driven on a strictly manual basis.

[jofre]

System Restore ---» Disabled !

I have two OS Backups :

One just with XP installed and some Registry Cleaners (Advanced SystemCare, CCleaner, RegSupreme, RegVac Registry Cleaner, Registry Crawler 4.5.0.4) and Windows and Internet Cleaner Pro, for testing New Software.

The other one with all applications I use, tested previously.

Backups with Ghost 11 ( just two Boot CD`s )

[Sl@pSh0ck™]

I have system restore disabled and use Comodo time machine instead along with my ever reliable recovery disk to be used as needed.