Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Automatic Deletions: Take Action Now To Protect Yourself

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Automatic Deletions: Take Action Now To Protect Yourself

Microsoft has confirmed that its System Restore points don’t last forever, so you need to know what to do.

Windows 11's crucial Restore Points now self-destruct after 60 days

Windows 11 users will need to keep a close eye on their operating system’s restore points if they want to be able to recover their PC after a major outage, Windows Latest reports. With the June update, Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft announced that restore points in Windows 11 24H2 will now be stored for 60 days. Previously, Windows stored them for up to 90 days. Microsoft writes under the “System Restore” entry: “After installing the June 2025 Wind…

Microsoft Reduces Windows 11 24H2 Restore Point Retention from 90 to 60 Days

In a significant change for Windows 11 users, Microsoft has announced that, beginning with the June 2025 security update (KB5060842), system restore points in Windows 11 version 24H2 will now be retained for up to 60 days, down from the previous 90-day period. This adjustment, which also applies to all future releases of Windows 11 […] The post Microsoft Reduces Windows 11 24H2 Restore Point Retention from 90 to 60 Days appeared first on GBHacke…