How to limit disk usage for System Restore in Windows

System Restore in Windows 11 reverts a system to a previous state using restore points. Over time, these restore points accumulate and consume a portion of available disk space, which can degrade performance and limit storage for other files. On systems with restricted capacity, this can become a critical issue.

By default, Windows 11 allocates a certain percentage of each drive for storing restore points. Adjusting this setting ensures that storage utilization remains balanced. Restricting the disk space assigned to System Restore frees space for other data while still preserving essential restore points.

IT professionals often prioritize disk space usage to maintain optimal performance. Limiting the space used by System Restore supports efficient resource allocation and helps prevent storage-related slowdowns. Careful management of restore point size is vital for systems with constrained storage.

1. Launch Settings app.
2. Go to System from the sidebar.
3. Scroll down and click on About.
4. Click on the System protection.
5. Click Configure to access restore point's Disk Space Usage option.
6. Adjust the slider for Max Usage to set the percentage of disk space to use for system restore.
7. Click OK to save the changes.