Re: System restore - system checkpoints

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Hi Spikey,

Look for the script (XPSystemRestorePointFrequency.vbs) on the following
page to change the restore point frequency.
System Restore Scripts & Utilities:
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srscripts.html

Before changing this sitting, take a look at this page. Often times it's
best to reduce the amount of disk space SR uses to hold restore points
rather than changing the frequency at which they are created.
Tips on keeping System Restore healthy, and adjusting disk space usage:
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/healthy.html

If you have any additional questions, feel free to post them here.

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org

Spikey wrote:
By default windows is setting a restore point after 24 hours. Is
there anyway of altering this to a longer period??

Thanks.


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