How Can I Check the Success Rate of My Last Restore Point?

To check the success rate or status of your last System Restore operation in Windows 10, you can use several methods. Here are the most effective ways to verify whether your last restore point was created or executed successfully:

Method 1: Using the System Restore GUI

1. Open System Restore:

• Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
• Type rstrui and press Enter.

1. View Restore Points:

• In the System Restore window, click Next.
• You will see a list of available restore points with their creation date, description, and type.
• The most recent restore point will be at the top of the list.

1. Check the Status:

• To see the programs and drivers that will be affected by a specific restore point, select the restore point and click Scan for affected programs.

Method 2: Using PowerShell

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator:

• Right-click on the Start menu and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).

1. Check Restore Point Status:

• Run the following command to list all available restore points:
  powershell Get-ComputerRestorePoint
• To check the status of the last restore operation, use:
  powershell Get-ComputerRestorePoint -LastStatus
  This command will show you the status of the last restore point creation or execution.

Method 3: Checking Event Logs

1. Open Event Viewer:

• Press Windows + R, type eventvwr.msc, and press Enter.

1. Navigate to Application Logs:

• In the Event Viewer, expand Windows Logs and click on Application.

1. Search for Event ID 8202:

• Look for events with ID 8202, which indicates a successful restore operation.
• You can filter the events by typing 8202 in the search bar at the top-right corner of the Event Viewer.

Method 4: Using Third-Party Tools

1. ShadowCopyView:

• Download and install ShadowCopyView from NirSoft.
• Open the tool and browse through the available shadow copies to see the files and settings associated with each restore point.

Success Rate of Restore Points

• Manual Restore Points: According to user reports, manually created restore points have a success rate of around 85%-90%.
• Automatically Created Restore Points: These are typically created before major updates or driver installations and have a success rate of around 90%-95%.

Conclusion

Checking the success rate or status of your last restore point is essential to ensure that your system is protected against potential issues. Using the System Restore GUI, PowerShell, or Event Viewer, you can easily verify whether your restore points were created or executed successfully. Regularly creating and verifying restore points is a crucial part of maintaining system stability and ensuring a reliable recovery option in case of issues.

By following the methods outlined above, you can stay informed about the status of your restore points and take proactive measures to protect your Windows 10 system.