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Microsoft's new Windows 11 recovery tool is the ultimate Undo button
Microsoft has rolled out the Point-in-time Restore feature across all Windows 11 editions, a significant enhancement aimed at improving system recovery processes. Daily snapshots capture system states, allowing users to revert to a functioning version of their operating system when problems arise. This feature caters to both enterprises and individual users, facilitating easier management of restoration processes while mitigating risks associated with data loss during recovery.
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Published 9 Jul 2026, 10:01 UTC6 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Point-in-time Restore is now available for all Windows 11 editions.
- It takes daily snapshots of the system state for quick recovery.
- Enabled by default for systems with drives of 200 GB or larger.
- Designed to rollback the entire system while preserving cloud-stored files.
- Feature is part of Microsoft's Windows Resiliency Initiative.
Interesting facts
- Point-in-time Restore uses the Volume Shadow Copy Service for efficiency.
- Unlike System Restore, Point-in-time Restore can revert the entire system including data files.
- The feature is designed to remain active without user attention.