System recovery unable to locate restore points
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The "System Restore" list is empty, even though you know you created points.
Symptoms
- "No restore points found"
- Empty list
- Restore disabled
Possible Causes
- Disk space limit reached
- Windows Update cleared them
- System Protection turned off
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Enable System Protection
Go to System Properties > System Protection and ensure it is ON.
2
Increase Disk Usage
Allow more space for restore points in the configuration menu.
3
Check Event Viewer
Look for "volsnap" errors that might explain why points were deleted.
When to See a Technician
Major Windows updates often delete old restore points to prevent compatibility issues.
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