How to Create Windows 7 System Restore Point with a Desktop Shortcut

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Problem

System restore is a great windows feature, when the feature first debuted, I would set a restore point each and every time before downloading anything. But as time has passed, I become lazy with restore points because of the long navigation process required to reach this tool. So I want to create windows 7 system restore point with a desktop shortcut, but the problem is how to do that.

Solution

Write two lines of Visual Basic Script

Click "Start" button and type "notepad" in search box, and then press Enter.
Copy and then paste the following text into Notepad:

rp = “Shortcut created restore point from ” & WScript.ScriptName

GetObject(”winmgmts:\.\root\default:Systemrestore”).CreateRestorePoint rp, 0, 100
Save the file with the name System Restore Script.vbs.
Note: You must Change the save to "All files".

Create a shortcut

Right click in a blank space on your desktop. Click "New" and choose "Shortcut".
Click "Browse" button and find the file you just created.
Give a name to the shortcut, such as Instant Restore then Click "Finish".
Your shortcut will now appear on your desktop.

Test your shortcut

Click "Start" button and the browse the list as: All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore
You should see the restore point you just made in the description.