I wanted to save space on my C drive, so I went to My Computer and clicked on Properties on Local Disk C, and clicked on Disk Cleanup. Under the More Options section it showed that I could free more disk space by removing all but the most recent restore point. I did that, and realized that it was a mistake because now I cannot use System Restore at all. Is there a way to reset this so I can use System Restore again. I tried unchecking the box that said System Off, and that did not help. Thank you.1 person needs an answerI do too

Hi Duane, If you have deleted all the restore point on the computer you cannot recover the restore points. Only option is to create new restore points. Link you may refer to for steps: How to set a system restore point in Windows XP:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948247 Regards:Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

What do you mean you cannot use System Restore at all?What happens when you try to use it?If you chose to remove all Restore Points but the last one, there is no way to recover the old ones.If you turn off System Restore and then turn it back on, all your Restore Points are permanently deleted. That is the way it works.If you turned off your System Restore, you might want to turn it back on.The default amount System Restore uses to accumulate Restore Points is 12% of the volume being monitored.If you think your System Restore points are taking up too much hard disk space, adjust the amount of space System Restore uses to accumulate Restore Points. or get a larger hard disk.What amount of disk space was freed up when you deleted your all your Restore Points and was it worth it?It sounds like your system has a self inflicted wound, and if you are not sure if your System Restore is working properly, you should test it.Make a new Restore Point manually, reboot, then choose to restore your system to the new Restore Point you just created.That will test your System Restore operation from end to end to make sure it all works and if it doesn't work, fix it.The day you need System Restore to work is not the day to find out System Restore is afflicted.Do, or do not. There is no try.I decided to save up points for a new puppy instead of a pony!

You will still be able to use System Restore should the need arise. Besides, you don't want to go that far back in time anyway.