IntelliAdmin.com: Script XP System restore points

The system restore tool that is bundled within Windows XP is priceless. Numerous times I have helped myself or others get their system back to a working state by restoring to a previous image. To restore to a previous state just click on Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore

Clicking on next you will see a calendar. The days that are available will be in bold:

This is the problem. Many times the day you really need is never there.

We have a short and sweet script that you can put into the system scheduler, or in the users login script that will force the creation of a system restore point without anything displayed to the user:

CreateRestorePoint.vbs

Posted By: Steve Wiseman on Thursday, April 13, 2006

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