Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Learn how to use the new Windows 11 Point in Time Restore feature to quickly recover your PC if a bad update, rogue driver, or malware crashes your system! In this video, we cover how Point in Time Restore replaces the old Windows System Restore, how Volume Shadow Copy keeps snapshots lightweight, and how to access it in the Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE).

We also break down two critical gotchas you must address today, including file overwrites and retrieving your 48-digit BitLocker recovery key before an emergency strikes.

For more details and commands see our write up at urtech.ca/2026/07/simple-windows-11-point-in-time-restore-why-you-need-this-now

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00:00:00 Introduction to Windows 11 Point in Time Restore
00:00:19 Limitations of Old Windows System Restore
00:01:06 Point in Time Restore Feature Overview
00:01:21 How to Access Point in Time Restore Settings
00:01:33 Default Settings Across Home Pro and Enterprise
00:02:20 How Volume Shadow Copy Engine Works
00:03:40 Snapshot Schedule Frequency and Disk Usage Limits
00:05:27 Locating Snapshot Files in System Volume Information
00:06:16 Point in Time Restore vs Full System Backup
00:07:11 Restoring Windows 11 via Windows RE
00:07:40 File Rollback Gotcha and Cloud Sync Solution
00:08:42 Critical BitLocker Encryption Gotcha
00:09:28 How to Find Your BitLocker Recovery Key
00:10:46 Summary and Recommended Steps