Restore points are one of the key features Windows returns to working condition if any problems occur. However, you should understand that they can take up quite a lot of space on your hard drive if they are not deleted in a timely manner. Next, we will look at 2 options for how to get rid of all irrelevant restore points in Windows 7.

There are quite a few methods for solving this problem, but they can be divided into two categories: using third party programs or operating system tools. The first usually provide the opportunity to independently select those backups that need to be deleted, leaving the necessary ones. Windows limits the user's choice by deleting everything at once. Based on your needs, select the appropriate option and apply it.

Method 1: Using programs

As mentioned earlier, the functionality of many utilities for Windows cleaning from garbage allows you to manage recovery points. Since the majority of computers have CCleaner installed, we will look at the procedure using this example, and if you are the owner of similar software, look for the appropriate option among all the available functions and remove it by analogy with the recommendations described below.

Method 2: Windows Tools

The operating system, of course, itself knows how to clean the folder where recovery points are stored, and does this at the user’s request. This method has one advantage and disadvantage over the previous one: you can delete all points, including the last one (CCleaner, we remind you, blocks cleaning from the last backup), but selective deletion is not possible.

By the way, in the parameters window "System protection" You can not only view the volume that backups currently occupy, but also the ability to edit the maximum size allocated for storing recovery points. Maybe there is a fairly large percentage there, which is why the hard drive is full of backups.

So, we looked at two options for getting rid of unnecessary backups partially or completely. As you can see, they are not anything complicated. Be careful when clearing your PC of restore points - they can come in handy at any time and fix problems that arise as a result of software conflicts or rash user actions.

In this article we will look at the question of how to delete a point Windows recovery using built-in tools and third-party programs. In this article we will look at the maximum means for manipulating system restore points.

Hello everyone, I will present to you the final article from a whole series devoted to system recovery. And now we will manipulate the points, if possible removing those that we are going to get rid of.

The recovery point is one of the components of the unique mechanism inherent in the family operating systems from Microsoft, allowing you to roll back to previous settings in case “something went wrong.” When enabled, this feature automatically sets a restore point whenever you install new program, driver, next update. Rolling back to the desired point does not affect the data stored in the “Username” folder ( %UserProfile%).

How to delete a restore point: let's get started

Several Windows tools can be used to remove a point/points. However, working with restore points is somewhat limited by the specific feature of the function itself.

As you know, all recovery points are stored on those volumes and disks (and sometimes on flash drives) that Windows monitors at the user's discretion. What are the requirements for disk volumes and other parameters in different Windows versions, you can find out from the article ““, but for now let’s look at Windows features, with which you can control points.

So, the number of created points recovery. Let's go to System properties through the search bar with the command:

and in the tab System protection we discover full access to all possible system recovery functions. By clicking the button Tune..., you can change the disk space allocated for recovery points (in accordance, of course, with the requirements of the version of Windows you have):

How to delete all restore points?

Go back to the last picture where the button Delete in the tab System protection for... will overwrite all restore points up to the last one created. This action will be equivalent to activating the item Disable system protection followed by a reboot. This is a radical way to get rid of all restore points at once.

How to delete all restore points except the last one?

In the search bar (WIN + R) enter the quick search command:

The Windows Cleanup Utility will launch. After the window appears with the selection of files to delete, look for the button Clear system files . The utility will restart, again prompting you to select a disk to clean (if there are several of them). But this time, an Additional tab will be added to the window with the results of file scanning, in which, among other things, it will be possible to delete a recovery point (or several points) up to the last one:

What about the recovery function itself?

Some manipulations can be carried out from there. However, you can’t count on much: in fact, we are not talking about deleting, but HIDING some points thanks to filters applied by the user from the recovery manager. Compare:

But that's all the recovery function has to offer. However, if you want to delete a specific point, there is a way out.

How to delete a restore point from the command line: which one do we want?

Working with shadow copies of systems is not limited to the recovery manager. Command utility vssadmin(no GUI) works with restore points in text mode. Here are some of the commands available with the utility:

• vssadmin list shadowstorage – displays all disks connected to the system with a description of used, allocated and maximum storage volumes for recovery points
• vssadmin list shadows– will display all existing copies in the system
• vssadmin delete shadows /for=c: /oldest– deletes the oldest point on drive C
• vssadmin delete shadows /for=d: /all– will delete ALL restore points on drive D
• vssadmin delete shadows /for=c: /shadow=ID– deletes the selected point by the entered ID (you will see a list of them by typing the command list shadows)
• vssadmin resize shadowstorage /for=c: /maxsize=8GB– sets the storage volume for recovery points for drive C to 8 GB. Use the function carefully: when the value is lowered (for example, from 15 GB to, say, 10 GB, the remaining points will “suffer”, starting with the oldest, simply disappearing from the list)

How to delete a restore point: CCleaner And System Restore Explorer

If the process of manually adjusting the list of recovery points does not appeal to you, using third-party programs is an ideal option. The first program helps out very competently Windows user, and in completely different areas, thanks to which I never stop advertising it for free. Its main use is to clean the system from temporary and junk files that clog not only the system, but also from frankly “lagging” settings that cause a lot of trouble. It will come in handy this time too. We launch it, and from here the restore points look like this:

But most importantly, some individual Windows restore points are now available for deletion. Not everything you'll see explained.

Download CCleaner from the manufacturer

The second program, as the name suggests, is designed specifically for this purpose: to delete a user-selected restore point. System Restore Explorer is a tool that allows you not only to delete selected restore points, but also to freely view their contents. This program has a lot useful option: having created an image of the desired point, you can copy INDIVIDUAL FILES and replace damaged ones without restoring the entire system.

The program interface exactly resembles the appearance of Windows Explorer (in English only):

Select the desired point and press Mount to view the content (or Delete– delete restore point):

Explorer will display the contents of the point at the specified address. You can work with separate files, directories. Or simply delete the restore point.

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Greetings to all readers of the Public PC blog. In this article, you will learn in detail how to delete restore points in Windows 7. Using a restore point, you can go back in time and the state of your computer will also return. Before we learn how to delete all system restore points in Windows 7, let's remember why this is needed and what it is all about.

So, using the “Restore Checkpoint” you can rewind time and... However, each such return point clogs up the memory hard drive. You can delete such restore points and thereby free up computer memory.

How to delete restore points in windows 7? Easily!

If you want to know how to delete restore points in Windows 7, then you need to do the following:

Method 1: Deleting restore points (except the last one).

Thus, you have started preparing the system for disk cleanup.

• In the new “Disk Cleanup (C)” window, do the following:
• Advanced Tab –
• “System Restore and Shadow Copies” –
• "Clear."

When the system asks about deleting restore points, click “Delete”.

Here’s another way to delete absolutely all (including the last one) system restore points in Windows 7.

Method 2: Delete all restore points.

• “Start” – “Control Panel”.
• Set View: Small Icons.
• Click on "System".

4) In the window that appears on the left side, select “System Protection”.

5) Tab “System Protection” – “Configure”.

In the window that appears, we check the correctness of our actions. The following should be written: "Deleting all restore points, including system settings and previous versions files".

6) Click “Delete”.

Now you know how to remove . I hope the information was useful to you and you will leave your feedback in the comments, and also subscribe to blog updates at the end of the article. I will be very grateful to you for this. I wish everyone peace and health in your families.

With UV. Evgeny Kryzhanovsky

If you allocate too much space in the system recovery settings for storing checkpoints, then over time a lot of unnecessary data will accumulate on the hard drive. Some tags will be really useful, but most are meaningless ballast that needs to be disposed of.

This applies primarily to labels created when deleting any programs - they are rarely used during a rollback, but they take up useful space on the hard drive, so for optimization Windows operation It is advisable to erase them from memory.

Deleting leaving the last check mark

If your computer has accumulated a lot of unnecessary checkmarks that take up space but are not suitable for Windows recovery, you can remove them using the built-in Disk Cleanup utility. Of all the points in the system, there will only be one - this is necessary so that Windows protection remained on.

Repeat this procedure for each hard drive partition on which system protection is enabled. During the running procedure, all tags will be deleted except the last one by creation date. Will also be erased shadow copies files, so you won't be able to revert to a previous version if necessary.

Complete removal

Windows provides users with another point management tool that allows you to erase all recovery checkpoints, including the last one by creation date.

If you're worried that your hard drive doesn't have enough free space, then simply reduce the amount of memory allocated for storing system rollback points. Set the minimum value: in this case, you will not have to manually delete old control marks - they will be erased themselves, replaced by new dates.

Using CCleaner

You can delete restore points using the CCleaner utility, the main task of which is to clean the system from extra files and fixing errors in the registry. Among other functions presented in the "Tools" section, there is the ability to manage Windows recovery.

The last checkpoint created will be inactive - this is done so that Windows always has at least one point to which you can roll back. If you need to remove it, first create one or more points manually.

Unlike the built-in Windows tools, CCleaner allows you to choose which points you want to get rid of. This allows you to keep important recovery points and remove control marks that are of no practical value.

Greetings to all readers of the Public PC blog. In this article, you will learn in detail how to delete restore points in Windows 7. Using a restore point, you can go back in time and the state of your computer will also return. Before we learn how to delete all system restore points in Windows 7, let's remember why this is needed and what it is all about.

So, using the “Restore Checkpoint” you can rewind time and... However, each such return point clogs hard memory disk. You can delete such restore points and thereby free up computer memory.

How to delete restore points in windows 7? Easily!

If you want to know how to delete restore points in Windows 7, then you need to do the following:

Method 1: Deleting restore points (except the last one).

Thus, you have started preparing the system for disk cleanup.

• In the new “Disk Cleanup (C)” window, do the following:
• Advanced Tab –
• “System Restore and Shadow Copies” –
• "Clear."

When the system asks about deleting restore points, click “Delete”.

Here’s another way to delete absolutely all (including the last one) system restore points in Windows 7.

Method 2: Delete all restore points.

• “Start” – “Control Panel”.
• Set View: Small Icons.
• Click on "System".

4) In the window that appears on the left side, select “System Protection”.

5) Tab “System Protection” – “Configure”.

In the window that appears, we check the correctness of our actions. The following should be written: "Removing all restore points, including system settings and previous versions of files".

6) Click “Delete”.

Now you know how to remove . I hope the information was useful to you and you will leave your feedback in the comments, and also subscribe to blog updates at the end of the article. I will be very grateful to you for this. I wish everyone peace and health in your families.

With UV. Evgeny Kryzhanovsky