Disable System Restore in Windows Home for A+
Short answer
Because System Restore can store copies of infected system files, disable System Restore (turn off System Protection) and remove existing restore points before relying on cleaning tools. After remediation and verification, re-enable System Restore and create a new, clean restore point so the system has a known-good rollback target.
Why it appears on the exam
- Ordering question: select when to disable System Restore relative to quarantine and scanning. - choose correct Windows steps to remove restore points before a remediation scan.
Key concepts
Concept 1
Required terms
System Restore (Windows Home): Windows feature that stores system files and restore points which can contain copies of infected files; must be managed during cleanup. System Restore: Windows feature that can retain infected restore points; technicians must disable and delete restore points before final cleanup and re-enable/create new restore point after verification.
Example
Steps: Control Panel > System > System Protection > Configure > Turn off system protection, then Delete all restore points. After cleanup and testing, re-enable protection and create a restore point.
Concept 2
How Disable System Restore in Windows Home works
Because System Restore can store copies of infected system files, disable System Restore (turn off System Protection) and remove existing restore points before relying on cleaning tools. After remediation and verification, re-enable System Restore and create a new, clean restore point so the system has a known-good rollback target.
Example
On Windows 10 Home, use System Properties to access System Protection. Document the action and reason in the incident notes.
Concept 3
Common confusion
- Confusing System Restore with user-file backups. System Restore affects system files and program settings; user documents are handled by File History or other backups. - Disabling System Restore on servers or enterprise machines is outside this lesson focus here; this micro-objective targets Windows Home behavior.
Example
Steps: Control Panel > System > System Protection > Configure > Turn off system protection, then Delete all restore points. After cleanup and testing, re-enable protection and create a restore point.
Concept 4
Core 2 (220-1202) question cues
Ordering question: select when to disable System Restore relative to quarantine and scanning; choose correct Windows steps to remove restore points before a remediation scan.
Example
On Windows 10 Home, use System Properties to access System Protection. Document the action and reason in the incident notes.
Sample questions
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Q1.A technician is troubleshooting this situation: Steps: Control Panel > System > System Protection > Configure > Turn off system protection, then Delete all restore points. After cleanup and testing, re-enable protection and create a restore point. What should they identify?
Q2.For this A+ objective, the scenario says: On Windows 10 Home, use System Properties to access System Protection. Document the action and reason in the incident notes. What is the best match?
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