Windows 10: Should I create a restore point before updates from Windows Update?

I want to ensure my device works properly and, as you know, sometimes certain updates interfere with that. Does Windows automatically create a restore point before updates from Windows Update or do I have to do that manually? If the creation of restore points is automatic before such updates, are they always automatic or are there exceptions in which I should do it myself?

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No restore points are created when updates are installed

Hi,

To address your concern let's run System restore on your computer.

To check if there is restore point already created:

• 
  Press Windows key +
  X, select System.
  
• 
  In the left pane, click on
  System Protection.
  
• 
  Select the option to
  system restore > next. It will show all restore points already created.
  

Note:

• On installation of an update, if there is restore point already created in last 72hrs, it will not create a new restore point.
• On installation of an application, if there is restore point already created in last 24hrs, it will not create a new restore point.

Use System restore to make restore points when you install a new app, driver, or Windows update, and when you create a restore point manually. Restoring won’t affect your personal files, but it will remove apps, drivers, and updates installed after the restore
point was made. To go back to a restore point:

• Right-click (or press and hold) the Start button, and then select
  Control Panel.
• Search Control Panel for Recovery.
  
  
  
• Select Recovery > Open System Restore >
  Next.
• Choose the restore point related to the problematic app, driver, or update, and then select
  Next > Finish.

Thanks you.

 

creating a restore point

Hi Anthony,

We understand that you're having an issue with creating a restore point. For us to further assist you, we'd like to gather additional information.

• Have you tried creating system restore point manually?
• Have you tried any troubleshooting steps before posting this concern? If yes, what are those?

If you haven't created a system restore point manually, you can refer to the article below and follow the instructions given. Disable your antivirus or security software and then try to create a system restore point manually.

Create a system restore point

Looking forward to your response.

 

Creating restore points automatically; can it be done?

Hi Mark,

It's good to see that you're interested to learn more about Windows 10 System Restore. Yes! There's a way for Windows 10 to create restore points automatically. All you have to do is to create your first restore point, then when something significant happens,
such as installing a Windows Update or a new application. See the steps below to learn how:

• Search for Create a system restore point.
• Click on Configure, then choose Turn on system protection and
  OK.
  
• Once done, choose Create, then type the description for restore point.

We'll be looking forward to your feedback.