To turn off Windows XP System Restore
- Click Start >
Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer
- Right-click My
Computer, and then click Properties.
- Click the System Restore tab.
- Check the "Turn
off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all
drives" check box as shown in this illustration:

- Click Apply. The
following message appears:
- As noted in the
message, this will delete all existing restore points. Click Yes to do this.
- Click OK.
- Proceed with the
removal of the Sasser worm.
To turn on Windows XP System Restore
- Click Start.
- Right-click My
Computer, and then click Properties.
- Click the System
Restore tab.
- Uncheck the "Turn
off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all
drives" check box.
Click Apply, and then click OK.