Those we use windows, use Anti Virusn software too… Some time we install a Anti Virus when its too late means we already have a corruption of system… Now when we run the scan its really important that we should keep the Windows System restore option turned off….

How to turn off Windows System restore of Windows XP / Service Pack 1 / 1a / Service Pack 2 ??

Right Click on My computer

Right Click on My computer 

Now at the system properties Display windows, select the TAB Called System Restore. And turn off the system restore….

System Restore

This method is same for any version of Windows XP, Including Home, Pro, Table PC, Media Center Edition….

How to Turn off / Disable System Restore for Windows Vista ??

The process for Vista is almost identical as Windows XP..

Right Click on My Computer or Computer as show in Start Menu..

Windows Vista

Now in the Sysetm properties Windows look at the left side navigation bar, look for the link says, “Advance System Settings” …. Click it…

Windows Vista system properties Window

Now if you have the UAC (User access Control) turned on, then Vista will ask for your permission, please allow it… (Read more on How to Disable the UAC under Windows Vista…)

UAC

At the Advance System Properties area, navigate your self to, System Protection …. and turn off System Restore opiton for all Drives….

System Protection Dialog BOX Windows Vista

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