If you have a Windows 7 computer, you can disable system restore in the Control Panel. To do this, open the Control Panel and click on the System Restore tab. Then, click on the three lines that appear at the top of the screen. On the left side of these lines, you will see a list of programs that are associated with system restore. Click on one of these programs and then click on the Disable button. If you have a Windows 8 computer, you can also disable system restore in the Control Panel. To do this, open the Control Panel and click on the System Restore tab. Then, click on the three lines that appear at the top of the screen. On the left side of these lines, you will see a list of programs that are associated with system restore. Click on one of these programs and then click onthe Disable button.
Note: Keep in mind Windows 7 is just being released and there could be bugs, crashes, etc…and you won’t be able to restore your system if disaster strikes!
Disable System Restore
Now with all that being said…Open Control Panel, switch to all items view and click on System. In the next window click on the System Protection link.
The System Properties dialog box opens where you will want to select your system disc and click the Configure button.
Under Restore Settings select “Turn off system protection” and click Apply.
You will get a confirmation warning screen to verify you want to turn it off…so it is not too late to change your mind. Click Yes to save all the space possible if you still like living on the edge.
Adjust System Restore Space
With the large capacity hard drives in today’s computers there is really no reason to completely disable System Restore, however you might consider limiting the amount of space it takes on the disk if you need it. When you limit the amount of space it uses then older Restore Points will be deleted. There will be fewer points to restore from as well.
After decreasing the amount of space it uses you might want to Create A Restore Point right away.
