Here’s a summary of the changes to Windows 11 System Restore points, based on the article from XDA:
If you have questions about managing or enabling System Restore, let me know!
Source: XDA Your Windows 11 System Restore points may vanish 30 days earlier than you'd expect
What’s New?
- Microsoft is now setting a 60-day expiration for System Restore points in Windows 11 (beginning with the June 2025 security update, version 24H2).
- Restore points older than 60 days are no longer available; this applies to 24H2 and future versions.
What Was It Before?
- Restore points were “meant” to last up to 90 days, but this was inconsistent—some might expire in 10 days, others might last the full 90.
What’s the Impact?
- System Restore points will now have a clear 60-day lifespan, making the system more predictable, though some users may lose restore points up to 30 days sooner than they expected.
- This change could actually benefit some users who experienced unpredictable (and shorter) restore times before, as the new limit brings a more consistent retention window.
Why Use System Restore?
- It provides a simple way to revert your PC to an earlier state, useful for recovering from bad updates, driver installs, or corrupt system files.
Recommendation
- Enable System Restore if you haven’t already—having restore points is a very good safety net for most users.
- Be aware that restore points now have a fixed 60-day expiration, so you can plan your backups or manual restore points accordingly.
If you have questions about managing or enabling System Restore, let me know!
Source: XDA Your Windows 11 System Restore points may vanish 30 days earlier than you'd expect
