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

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Problem

[Useless for WIN7! Forget this article] 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

[Useless for WIN7! Forget this article]

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 and get a syntax error and have a bad day!

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.