How to create a shortcut to create a system restore point in Windows and create a one-click restore point: - So there is a new game you want to test so badly on your system. But most of your friends tell you that their systems crashed immediately after installing this new game. But some of your friends have also had positive experiences. This is what leaves you embarrassed. You sure want to try it, but at the same time you are afraid of jeopardizing the stability of your system. Good, System Restore is totally the feature you are looking for, here. Even after removing the annoying software, the system sometimes remains in an unstable state. System restore It performs the function of restoring computer system files to a previous point, which was mostly stable. You don't have to worry about altering any of your personal files like documents, photos, etc., like the System Restore file. Read on to find out how to perform a one-click system restore.
1 STEP
- Right-click on an empty space on the desktop to reveal the context menu. We need to create a connecting element. For this, click on New and then in Shortcut.
2 STEP
- Next, we need to provide a target location for the newly created link. For this, write the following path in the text file called Write Object Location.
cmd.exe /k "Wmic.exe /Namespace:rootdefault Path SystemRestore Call CreateRestorePoint "%DATE%", 100, 7"
PHASE 3
- The link will then be given a name. Write a name of your choice under the text field called Write a name for this shortcut. When done, click the Finalize button to make the changes take effect.
PHASE 4
- Now if you take a look at your desktop, you will see that the new shortcut has been created successfully.
PHASE 5
- Then right click on the newly created shortcut to search and click Properties from the context menu.
PHASE 6
- This results in opening a new window to customize the properties of the newly created link. Click on the tab called Shortcut. Over there, you'll find a button called Advanced. Click on it.
PHASE 7
- A new window called Advanced Properties opens. Check the cell corresponding to Run as administrator option. Finally, click Apply Y OK buttons for Windows.
PHASE 8
- To create the restore point, now simply double-click the newly created shortcut icon. This will result in opening a Command Prompt window as shown in the following screenshot. The Successful method statement indicates that you have successfully completed the steps to create a system restore point.
If you are someone who uses the system restore feature from time to time, you definitely don't want to perform 100 clicks every time you want to restore your system to a stable time. Hope the article was helpful.
