Windows 10: Update left me with no System Restore ability

I cannot create a System Restore File/point. I have read instructions on setting the restore point but none are correct for 10.
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Thank you for any help you could send my way-

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Windows 10 updates keep turning off system restore thus deleting previous restore points!

Wait, did I read this right? We can't save system restore points any longer? I don't care if an old one drops off. Had a power failure, system moved all the front window icons into a pile on the left. I went and looked, "system restore set off".

Turned on, set a restore point.

Two days later, all the icons are piled on the left again. Look... no system restore points, it's turned off again. Repeated: turned on again, set manual restore point. This morning, no system restore points.

Someone just tell me, in plain English, has Microsoft removed the ability for any system restore points? How do I save the configuration which gets lost when there's a system lock up or power failure? HOW?

If the ability to do this function is disabled, why is that option still available in system settings?

 

Windows 10 May 2016 update

The update is KB3156421.

I have not set system restore points. I read the instructions and they exceeded my technical abilities.

 

Just select Local Disk (C (System) then click on Configure... button and choose Turn on System Protection, Apply and OK.

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...dows-10-a.html

After that, try to manually create a restore point.

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...dows-10-a.html

 

I select local Disc (C), Right click, go to properties. I do not see "configure." What am I missing?

 

Hi Georgz,

You had it in your first screen shot (See below)

Also, I understand that with some updates System Restores can become disabled (with to me too) so it's a good idea to make periodic checks.

 

The option is not available

 

Not sure if this is why, but make sure that the Volume Shadow Copy service is running.

Click Start, type services.msc and press Enter.
In the services window, search for Volume Shadow Copy and right click on it.
Select Properties and under this window make sure the service is started and under startup type it is set to Automatic. Click Apply and OK.

 

Thank you for the precise directions. It was indeed set to manual.

 

Just to confirm that System Restore is working now? I know I indicated to set it to "automatic" which is what's recommended, however I have mine set to "manual' and it still works fine. I mainly wanted to be sure that yours was not disabled.