How to turn off System Restore in Windows (Kaspersky)

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The System Restore option in Windows allows users to restore the system to its previous working state should it crash or malfunction.

However, in some cases you may be required to disable the System Restore option (for example, to delete infected files detected by a Kaspersky product in the _Restore folder).

 

How to turn off System Restore in Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10

  1. Open File Explorer.
  2. Right-click This PC (Or Computer) and select Properties from the shortcut menu.

Opening system properties in Windows 10

  1. Click System protection.

Opening system protection properties in Windows 10

  1. Go to the System Protection tab and click Configure.

Opening system protection settings in Windows 10

  1. Select Disable system protection and click OK.

Disabling system protection in Windows 10

  1. Click Yes.

Confirming the disabling of system protection in Windows 10

  1. In the System Properties window, click OK.

Completing the disabling of system protection in Windows 10

  1. Restart your PC.
System Restore has been turned off.
 

How to turn off System Restore in Windows Vista

  1. Click Start.
  2. Right-click Computer and select Properties from the shortcut menu.

  1. Click System protection.

Opening system protection properties in Windows Vista

  1. Go to the System Protection tab.
  2. In the Automatic restore points section, clear the checkbox beside the system disk with Windows Vista installed.

Disabling system protection in Windows Vista

  1. Click Turn System Restore Off.

Confirming the disabling of system protection in Windows Vista

  1. Click OK.

Completing the disabling of system protection in Windows Vista

  1. Restart your PC.
System Restore has been turned off.
 

For Windows XP users

  1. Click Start.
  2. Right-click My Computer and select Properties from the shortcut menu.
  3. Go to the System Restore tab.
  4. Select the Turn off System Restore checkbox.
  5. Click OK.

Disabling system protection in Windows Vista

  1. Click Yes.

Confirming the disabling of system protection in Windows Vista

  1. Restart your PC.
System Restore has been turned off.
 

What to do after turning off System Restore

  1. Run a full scan of your computer using your Kaspersky product. Instructions are available in the following articles:
    • Kaspersky Internet Security 21, 20, 19, 18
    • Kaspersky Anti-Virus 21, 20, 19, 18
    • Kaspersky Total Security 21, 20, 19, 18
    • Kaspersky Security Cloud 21, 20, 19
    • Kaspersky Small Office Security 8, 7, 6, 5
  2. After completing the scan and removing any infected files with your Kaspersky product, turn on System Restore once again.

Source : Official Kaspersky Brand
Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team

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