question about system restore..

Azn_tweaker · #1 03-11-2004, 03:57 PM

what should the percent be for the system restore?

any tips?

ESALADUANE · #2 03-11-2004, 04:30 PM

By default, System Restore reserves 12% of available disk space on every drive. Nowadays, with large hard drives, that's way too much. I have a 100 GB hard drive and there's no way I need 12 gigs for System Restore. I've changed mine to 5% (which is still considered high). I set quite a few Restore points and I have a lot of unused space, so the higher setting just means that I don't have to think about running out of space when I create another Restore point.

Azn_tweaker · #3 03-11-2004, 04:32 PM

i have a 40 gig, so i should set it to 12% or less?

ESALADUANE · #4 03-11-2004, 04:57 PM

It's already set at 12% when you install XP. Yes, you would normally want 12% or less, but you can adjust it up or down in System Restore settings.

Azn_tweaker · #5 03-11-2004, 05:40 PM

ok, thanks ESALADUANE