How to Set a Restore Point in Windows 7

1. Click the 'Start' button. Right-click 'Computer' on the right side of your computer's Start menu. Select 'Properties' from the context menu.
2. Click 'System Protection' in the left panel of the 'Properties' window. Type your administrator password or click 'Allow' if User Account Control is enabled on your system.
3. Switch to the 'System Protection' tab in the 'System Properties' dialog. Click the 'Create' button to save a new restore point for your computer.
4. Type a description or a date for your manually created restore point, then click the 'Create' button to save the System Restore point.
5. Click 'Close' when the System Restore point is saved. Close the 'System Properties' dialog and the computer's control panel. Your System Restore point is saved to your computer's hard drive and is accessible through the System Restore interface.