How Do You Disable System Restore In XP?
System Restore is the built-in feature of Windows XP that allows users to return the operating system to a previous point in time, called a restore point. When the feature is enabled, the operating system automatically creates the restore points so you can return Windows to a normal operating state after virus attack or installation of a new product. However, all of the applications installed after the restore point date will be erased. You should disable the System Restore before cleaning out any viruses to make sure that the operating system does not make a back up of the virus while creating a restore point. Go to the “Start” menu, right-click “My Computer” and select “Properties” to open the “System Properties” window. Click the “System Restore” tab. Check the “Turn off System Restore” or the “Turn off System Restore on all drives” option (the latter option is usually available only if you have several hard drives on your PC.) Click “OK” in the “System Properties” window and then “
