Diane, System restore automatically creates restore points by default every 24 hours of real time operation. This can be altered in the registry by the administrator using the Registry Editor. (not advised) New restore points are also created under special conditions; When you install Windows updates When you perform a restore operation When unsigned drivers are installed When a program is installed/uninstalled using Install shield or Windows Installer. I am unaware of any other automation capabilities (perhaps someone more knowledgeable can add to this). HTH, Hal Seabolt ----- Original Message ----- From: Diane Kroeckel<mailto:[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 11:53 AM Subject: [PCBUILD] system restore Does anyone know how to set system restore to automatically set a restore point when you turn the computer on? I'm using WinXP2 on an HP computer. Diane Kroeckel Wheeling, IL Do you want to signoff PCBUILD or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://freepctech.com/pcbuild.shtml<http://freepctech.com/pcbuild.shtml> Do you want to signoff PCBUILD or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://freepctech.com/pcbuild.shtml