How to delete System Restore Points in Windows 10
Creating system restore points is a good way to protect your Windows 10 data. However, creating multiple system restore points consumes your disk space.
So you need to delete them when not needed.
1. Use Disk Cleanup
If you want to erase all points (except the most recent system restore point), then use the Disk Cleanup tool in Windows.
Step 1: Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box, then type cleanmgr and Enter.
Step 2: Select the drive to save Windows (usually C drive) and click OK.
Step 3: In the next window, click the button Clean up system files.
Step 4: You switch to the More Options tab, then click Cleanup… in the System Restore and Shadow Copies section.
Step 5: When the question appears, press Delete.
Step 6: Back to the Disk Cleanup window, click OK >> Delete Files and restart the computer.
2. Use SystemPropertiesProtection
If you want to delete all restore points at once, use System Properties Protection. Note, however, that you will not be able to restore your PC to its previous state.
Step 1: Press Windows + R key combination, type SystemPropertiesProtection and press Enter.
Step 2: Switch to the System Protection tab, then select the drive where you want to delete the system restore points.
Step 3: Click the Configure.
Step 4: Click Delete in the Delete all restore points for this drive section.
Step 5: Click Apply to apply the changes, then OK.
3. Delete specific restore points with Restore Point Creator
If you want to delete each specific restore point, using Restore Point Creator is necessary. It is a free, lightweight and fully compatible application with Windows 10.
Step 1: Download and install the Restore Point Creator application.
Step 2: When running the application, a message will appear that the application is no longer supported by the developer. Don't worry because you can still use Restore Point Creator normally.
Check the box Stop bugging me. then Close.
Step 3: At the main screen of the software, you will see the restore points displayed here. You just need to select the restore point you want to delete and click Delete Selected Restore Point.
Step 4: Click Yes when receiving the confirmation question.
Step 5: If you want to delete multiple restore points, hold Ctrl and select all of them, then press Delete Selected Restore Point to delete.
Step 6: Click Confirm Deletes to delete multiple restore points at the same time.
The three simple ways above will help you delete system restore points to free up more disk space. Make sure you have at least one restore point left, in case your computer crashes. Good luck!
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