ZDNET's key takeaways There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I recommend creating a ...

Microsoft has provided Windows users with an option to create a System Restore point for ages. They capture the program, settings, and Windows Registry and back up necessary items to reconstruct the ...

On the left side of the Settings menu, click on System Protection, and a new window will open called System Properties. Go to the System Protection tab. If you want to turn off system restore, under ...

Microsoft’s restore point feature is a great safety net if something goes wrong with your PC. It allows you to revert your system back to a previous state, immediately providing a solution to any ...

If your computer is behaving erratically or you can't access certain programs, it could due to malware on your system or even just a previous power outage. You can often resolve these problems with ...

In this post, we will show you how to fix the error message Could not configure the disk space used for System Protection on a Windows 11/10 PC. The message is linked ...

We’ve already talked a few times about Microsoft’s new approach to delivering updates for home users in Windows 10. Unlike previous versions of the OS, Home users won’t be able to prevent updates from ...

When you install a Windows Update or make a major change to the OS, the system often reminds you to create a restore point (assuming it doesn't create one itself). Restore points are meant to save you ...

System Restore won’t run on Linda Burgess’ PC. I offer some advice. System Restore automatically backs up the state of Windows and your installed programs (but not your data). When Windows misbehaves, ...

Microsoft Windows 7 comes with several built-in repair options to help if your computer stops working correctly. System Restore is one of those options, enabling you to return your machine to a ...