Windows 11 Gets New Safety Feature to Restore Your Computer After Problems

Microsoft released a new update for Windows 11 this week called KB

5095093. This update includes a new feature called Point-in-Time restore, along with fixes for various bugs and problems. The Point-in-Time restore feature lets you roll back your computer to an earlier state if something goes wrong, like a virus infection, bad software update, or system crash. This update affects anyone using Windows 11, specifically the 24H2 and 25H2 versions. If your computer runs Windows 11, you'll likely receive this update automatically over the coming weeks. This is actually good news for families because it adds an extra layer of protection. If your computer gets infected with malware or stops working properly, you'll have a better way to recover your files and settings. You don't need to do anything immediately. Windows will typically install this update automatically during your computer's regular update cycle. However, you can check for it manually by following these steps:
5095094. Click the Start button and select Settings.
5095095. Click on Windows Update in the left sidebar.
5095096. Click Check for updates.
5095097. If KB5095093 appears, click Download and install. Your computer may need to restart to complete the installation. Once this update is installed, familiarize yourself with the restore feature before you need it. You can find System Restore by searching for it in the Start menu. Consider creating a restore point after the update installs and your computer is working well. This gives you a clean snapshot to return to if needed. Keep your Windows updates current, as they often include important security fixes along with helpful new features like this one.