6 Simple Ways to Fix System Restore Greyed Out Issue

The easiest way is to enable System protection through System Properties

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Published onAugust 16, 2024

published onAugust 16, 2024

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Many readers have complained that they cannot create a System Restore on their Windows computer, as the System Restore option is greyed out.

This could occur if System Protection is turned off, you are not logged in as an administrator, the computer has corrupt system files, security software interferes, or there is less disk space. To begin with, ensure you have logged in with an account with administrator rights.

How can I fix the System Restore greyed out issue?

1. Turn on System Protection

2. Set the Volume Shadow Copy Service to automatic

The Volume Shadow Copy Service might not be running in the background therefore you need to start it. To do so, follow these steps:

3. Using the Windows PowerShell

4. Using the Registry Editor

5. Using the Group Policy Editor

DisablingSystem Restorepolicy from Group Policy Editor can also help youfix the restore point not working on Windows 10; read this guide to learn more.

6. Using the Command Prompt

These methods allow you to easily enable System Protection and quicklycreate System Restore pointswhenever needed, ensuring you can restore your system settings if unexpected issues arise.

If while restoring your system to a previous setting, you get theSystem Restore did not complete successfully. Your computer’s system files were not changedmessage, it could be due to conflicting apps, driver issues, or startup apps; read this guide to learn quick solutions.

If you have any questions or suggestions on the topic, feel free to mention them in the comments section below.

6 Simple Ways to Fix System Restore Greyed Out Issue#

How can I fix the System Restore greyed out issue?#

1. Turn on System Protection#

2. Set the Volume Shadow Copy Service to automatic#

3. Using the Windows PowerShell#

4. Using the Registry Editor#

5. Using the Group Policy Editor#

6. Using the Command Prompt#