Ever had to take you computer into the shop because it is not running like it should? Ever delete something you shouldn’t have and wish you could get it back? Did you know Windows comes with a tool to do this for free? Windows System protection allows you to create a “Snapshot” of your computers files and settings on a regular interval. However, most people just do not take the time to set it up properly for it to be effective. So, here are the steps to help you save sometime, money, and a lot of headaches.

1. From the start menu –> Right click Computer
2. Select Properties
   
3. From the left hand side select System protection to open the Protection Settings.
   
4. Ensure that the Local Disk “(C:) is currently selected under “Available Drives” then Select Configure
    
5. For the Restore setting we have a couple of options. Restore system settings and previous versions will give you the ability to create versions on both your system settings and files. I recommend that you use this setting.
   
6. I generally recommend that you use a minimum of 6% of your disk for System Restore. The more disk space you allocate the more restore points of versions you will be able to keep. I would not use more than 10% but the balance is completely up to you.
   

Now if your system tanks or you lose something your ready!