How to turn off System Restore in Windows
Latest update: April 24, 2023
ID: 3340
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 application in the _Restore folder).
How to turn off System Restore in Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10
- Open File Explorer.
- Right-click This PC (Or Computer) and select Properties from the shortcut menu.
- Click System protection.
- Go to the System Protection tab and click Configure.
- Select Disable system protection and click OK.
- Click Yes.
- In the System Properties window, click OK.
- Restart your PC.
System Restore has been turned off.
How to turn off System Restore in Windows 11
- Click the search icon on the Windows bar.
- Type "system" and click System in the displayed results.
- Click System protection.
- Repeat steps 4-8 from the guide below.
System Restore has been turned off.
What to do after turning off System Restore
- Run a full scan of your computer using your Kaspersky application. Instructions are available in the following articles:
- After completing the scan and removing any infected files with your Kaspersky application, turn on System Restore once again.