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8 Fixes on No Restore Points Have Been Created in Windows 10

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Sep 23, 2024 • Filed to: Windows Computer Solutions • Proven solutions

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Are you are wondering how you can create a restore point in your Windows 10? Here, you will learn 8 major fixes for the error message "No restore points have been created in Windows 10". Also, you will get a comprehensive knowledge about what system restore points are, why they are useful to you, and why they are missing in your Windows 10. Finally, you will learn how to use the expert Recoverit Data Recovery tool to recover lost data after you have done a system restore on your Windows 10.

What Can System Restore Points Do for You?

What this built-in Windows feature does is to undo changes that you may have made to your PC so that it can go back to its earlier state. You can do a system restore to previous files or versions of system folders, settings, installed applications, and even Windows Registry. This is unlike the "Undo" Ctrl + Z shortcut that you use when working on a file on Windows. System restore reverts previous Windows settings and files even after you may have shut down your system and restarted it.

Note that this feature does not work for your folders such as videos, music, documents, etc.; it only works for Windows files.


Why is System Restore Points Missing in Windows 10?

The error message of "system restore points is missing" in Windows 10 may likely appear when you are attempting to restore your PC to a date that's earlier than the time of restoration. The following are possible causes of the error:


How to Fix Missing System Restore Points in Windows 10

The following eight solutions will guide you on how to fix no system restore points in your Windows 10. Attempt to use each of the solutions until you find what works for you:

Fix #1: Enable System Restore

This is quite straightforward. Remember that one of the reasons why your system restore points are missing is because it has been disabled right? Use the following steps to check and enable the feature once again:

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Fix #2: Check HDD Disk Space

This solution handles the problem of disk space on your system whereby you can learn how to adjust your disk space so that the restore points that have been created will not be deleted just to make a room or enough space for a new one. Now, follow these two steps:

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If the cause of your problem is insufficient space, then this solution should work. If it doesn't, don't give up! Try the next solution

Fix #3: Run CHKDSK, SFC

CHKDSKK and SFC are both utilities with which you can check your hard disk's integrity and system files respectively. Once any errors are found, these tools fix them. Windows 10 has both as inbuilt features so you can access them in fixing this error of restore points missing.

You can run CHKDSK from Command Prompt, an installation disk, and "My Computer". In order not to bore you with so much, you will be shown how to run it from Command Prompt

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Alternatively, you can use SFC (System File Checker) using the same Command Prompt. So once you have logged into the Command Prompt window as above, do the following:

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Fix #4: Check Volume Shadow Copy

With Volume Shadow Copy, you can make back-ups of your files and application data even while still using them. If this feature has been disabled or is not working properly, chances are that it can cause restore points to get missing. Now to deal with this challenge, do the following:

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Fix #5: Check Page File for Fragmentation

Check if your page file is fragmented, as well as fix the issue by disabling and recreating page file with the steps below:

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Fix #6: Change Triggers in SR Properties

This fix centers around steps on how to change triggers in SR properties. You can achieve this using the steps below:

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Fix #7: Check and Remove Suspicious Viruses, Programs

This solution is meant to deal with any viruses or malware programs you may be suspected to have on your system. If you are suspecting any software of erasing your system restore points, then you need to check for and remove them before they get any chance to revert to the previous computer state again.

You can do this by installing antivirus, if you do not already have one, and using it to scan your system for any culprit to be removed. Once you have successfully removed every malicious program or software from your system, it is time to recreate your system restore point.

Fix #8: Manually Perform System Restore via Safe Mode

If your system restore point is missing on your Windows 10, you can manually perform a system restore using your computer's Safe Mode. This way, you can get back any previous Windows files or settings you want without exposing your computer while doing so: this is the essence of the Safe Mode. Do this using the steps outlined as follows:

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How to Recover Lost Data after System Restore on Windows 10

After you have succeeded in creating and doing a system restore on your Windows 10, you may end up losing some data or files. With the help of an effective tool like Recoverit Data Recovery, you can retrieve all your lost data. This tool is compatible with all the versions of the Windows operating system, as well as Mac OS, therefore you can use it for your Windows 10.

Apart from data loss during system restore, other data lost from crashed systems, card errors, virus infection, formatted drives, etc, can be recovered with this software. All you need to do is download the app, install it, and follow the guidelines below to retrieve back your files:

Step 1: Select a Location

Click on the location where you wish to retrieve your lost data from

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Step 2: Scan the Location

Click the "Start" button and let the tool scan for lost files

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Step 3: Preview and Save Recovered Files

Use the Preview feature to view all recovered files and click "Recover" to save them

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The Bottom Line

With a system restore point, it is easy to get bac previous Windows files. Thus, it is understandable that you may have been worried when you saw the error message saying no restore points have been created on your Windows 10. By now, your worry should be gone right? After all, you have been given eight fixes to this problem; if one doesn't work, another just might.

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