It is recommended that you create a restore point before installing new software or making any major changes to your computer. Often times when you install new software you’re given the choice to create a point but if not you can do one manually as well. Right-click on My Computer and go to Properties. 1 Next click on the System Protection link. 2 The System Properties dialog screen opens up and you will want to click on Create. 1 Type in a description for the restore point which will help you remember the point at which is was created. 1 The time it takes to create the restore point will depend on the amount of data, computer speed etc. 1 2 All done! Now if something goes wrong you have the satisfaction knowing that you can go back in time to the point before the changes were made.