Windows 11 System Restore Points Expire After 60 Days: Microsoft's Upgrade Push Intensifies

2025-06-24
Windows 11 System Restore Points Expire After 60 Days: Microsoft's Upgrade Push Intensifies

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11's system restore points automatically delete after 60 days. This shorter lifespan, compared to Windows 10's 90 days, raises questions, especially given Microsoft's aggressive push for users to upgrade. While Microsoft highlights the importance of system restore and provides instructions for creating manual restore points, the change fuels concerns. The article discusses Microsoft's recent campaigns promoting Windows 11 features like the AI-powered Recall, exclusive to Windows 11, further emphasizing the upgrade incentive. The impact on user experience and Microsoft's upgrade strategy are analyzed.