how to do a system restore using a "newly-created" restore point

Byff Arlington 225 Reputation points
2026-09-03T12:21:02.9533333+00:00

I've created a restore point however, when I start the restore process I only see system-generated restore points, Not the one that I created and wish to use. Could I have some assistance with this issue, please & thank you?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Recovery and backup
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  1. David-M 125K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-03T13:04:15.0466667+00:00

    Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

    To be able to assist you better, please clarify the following:

    Are the timestamps on those system points older or newer than the time you created yours?

    What is the total size of your C: drive, and how much space is allocated for System Restore?

    To check your space settings:

    1. Press "Windows + R", type sysdm.cpl and press "Enter";
    2. Go to the "System Protection" tab, click on your C: drive, and select "Configure";
    3. Take and share a screenshot of the window that opens. Use the shortcut "Windows + Shift + S" to use the screenshot tool.

    Looking forward to your reply.

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  2. Horace Wiggins 530 Reputation points
    2026-09-03T12:59:52.7833333+00:00

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    Does selecting, Show more restore points, show your restore points?

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    2026-09-03T12:21:18.67+00:00

    If the restore point was created successfully, it should be selectable in System Restore. In the restore point list, select Show more restore points first, because some restore points are hidden by default.

    Use this path from Windows:

    1. Open System Restore:
      • In Control Panel, select Recovery > Open System Restore, or
      • Press Windows + R, type rstrui.exe, and press Enter.
    2. In Restore system files and settings, select Next.
    3. Turn on Show more restore points.
    4. Select the restore point that was created manually.
    5. Optionally select Scan for affected programs.
    6. Select Next > Finish.
    7. Windows restarts automatically after the restore is applied.

    If the restore point still does not appear, start System Restore from Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) instead:

    1. Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery.
    2. Under Advanced options, select Restart now.
    3. In WinRE, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Restore.
    4. If prompted, enter the recovery key.
    5. In the restore point list, select Show more restore points if needed, then choose the restore point.
    6. Select Next > Finish > Restart.

    If the PC was updated and then fails during restore with a stop error such as 0xc000021a, use WinRE and select: Troubleshoot > Advanced options > More recovery options > Startup settings > Restart now, then choose Disable driver signature enforcement. After Windows restarts, the restore process should resume and finish.

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