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bradavon
From some bizarre reason this option has been removed from XP, so here's how to do it via the command prompt:

http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-reduc...em-restore.html

I've halved mine, it was taking to much space up.
Antdog
Excellent article, just what I was looking for.............THANX !
isock86
thnx.. worked for me
Island Dog
Great tip. Thanks!

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SacrificialSoldier
I just turn mine off. I have raided hard drives though
DaltonLauer
Nice article. Thanks. came across this one recently too. lol didnt know earlier that in Vista, SystemRestore was set to delete restore points after 136 years ! blink.gif Here is its link http://www.winvistaclub.com/tips.html
Nif
Thank you, I was wondering what was taking so much space on my disk. This freed up about 9 gig.
jayr0
i turn mine off its faster to just image & image your drive back
MediaSoldier
Great article , I was suprised how much System Restore used noexpression.gif
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