System Restore Not Working or Failing Windows 11 Fix [2026]

Quick Answer: System Restore fails due to AV blocking or corrupted restore points. Disable antivirus and run from Safe Mode.

Fix

Settings → System → Recovery → Advanced startup → Restart now → Safe Mode

Temporarily disable third-party AV during restore

Ensure drive has 10%+ free space

Try older restore point if recent ones fail

Againly runs check_windows_update to detect system recovery issues.

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