Windows 10: Windows 10 does not create restore points

I often try new software and apps and I rely on System Restore to roll back after these trials, but Windows 10 seems to not only delete my restore points I make, but now the System Restore dialog is unresponsive and does not allow me to make any restore points, nor does Windows create any as it's supposed to.

I have tried third party software to create a restore point, but the next day the new point has disappeared.

Why does Windows 10 delete restore points, why does it fail to create new ones, and why does it remove restore points I make with third-party software?

Windows 10 is not that gosh-darned infallible, I want my restore points, an option that has existed as long as I have been using Windows computers.


Doesn't seem relevant, but: Windows 10 Pro, version 1803, Intel Quad core 2.66GHz CPU, OS on SSD, along with a few programs that must run from C drive; most other programs, apps and storage on secondary HDD

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creating a restore point

Hi Anthony,

We understand that you're having an issue with creating a restore point. For us to further assist you, we'd like to gather additional information.

• Have you tried creating system restore point manually?
• Have you tried any troubleshooting steps before posting this concern? If yes, what are those?

If you haven't created a system restore point manually, you can refer to the article below and follow the instructions given. Disable your antivirus or security software and then try to create a system restore point manually.

Create a system restore point

Looking forward to your response.

 

Creating restore points automatically; can it be done?

Hi Mark,

It's good to see that you're interested to learn more about Windows 10 System Restore. Yes! There's a way for Windows 10 to create restore points automatically. All you have to do is to create your first restore point, then when something significant happens,
such as installing a Windows Update or a new application. See the steps below to learn how:

• Search for Create a system restore point.
• Click on Configure, then choose Turn on system protection and
  OK.
  
• Once done, choose Create, then type the description for restore point.

We'll be looking forward to your feedback.

 

Restore Points Failing to be Created


Hello All, Brink -
I've been using Brink's System Restore Point shortcut since Windows 7. It's very convenient.
I have found in Windows 10 it occasionally doesn't actually create one even though I receive the success message. I've been double checking (defeats convenience of a shortcut) via the system protection link. If a new restore point hasn't been created I create one there ... sometimes that doesn't work.
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Further investigation hasn't shown anything wrong (attached), yet I sometimes have to manually create the new restore point more than once to have it show up in the 'available restore points' list. It thus appears the shortcut method is not the problem, but ... (?)

My thanks go out to all who read this and those who have suggestions.

Best,