🧭 How to Enter RestoreX360 Recovery Console
🔄 Method 1: At Boot (Pre-Windows)
- Restart your PC.
- Watch for the RestoreX360 prompt—usually appears as:
- Press ‘Home’ to access the RestoreX360 Recovery Console…
- Immediately press the Home key (you may need to tap it a few times).
If you don’t see the prompt:
- Ensure the RestoreX360 pre-boot module is installed and enabled.
- On UEFI systems, check if Secure Boot is disabled.
🔄 Method 2: From Windows (If OS is Bootable)
- Open RestoreX360 from the desktop or Start Menu.
- Click “Restore System” or choose “Recover from Snapshot”.
- You can also schedule automatic snapshots or create new ones manually from here.
🧠 How to Create a Snapshot (Manual or Automatic)
📌 Manual Snapshot
- Launch RestoreX360.
- Click “Take Snapshot”.
- Name the snapshot (e.g., Before driver update).
- Click OK – done in seconds!
⏰ Automatic Snapshots (Highly Recommended)
You can set it to automatically create snapshots:
- On system startup
- Daily/weekly
- Before software installations or Windows Updates
To enable:
- Open RestoreX360.
- Go to Task Scheduler or Settings > Scheduler.
- Set your rules.
🗂️ How to Manage Snapshots
Task | How to Do It |
View Snapshots | Open RestoreX360 > “Snapshot Manager” |
Delete Old Snapshots | Select snapshot > Click “Delete” |
Restore to a Snapshot | Choose snapshot > Click “Restore” (system will reboot) |
Lock Snapshot | Prevent accidental deletion by locking it |
🛡️ Security Features
- You can password-protect the Recovery Console so users can’t roll back or delete snapshots without permission.
- Go to Settings > Security to set this up.
- Enable the Stealth Mode to hide RestoreX360 from users, useful in shared or public environments.
⚠️ Important Best Practices
- Don’t rely solely on RestoreX360 for backups. It’s great for recovery but doesn’t replace full disk backups.
- Use external backup solutions (e.g., Macrium Reflect or Acronis) for long-term archival.
- Keep 3–5 snapshots max to avoid storage overload (each snapshot tracks changes, so too many can slow down performance slightly).