1.1. Instructions Regarding RestoreX360

Before Installing RestoreX360: Important Things to Take Care of on Your PC

To ensure a smooth and successful installation of RestoreX360, it's crucial to prepare your PC properly. Below are the key things you need to check and configure before proceeding:

1. Check System Compatibility

Operating System: Make sure your PC is running a compatible version of Windows (e.g., Windows 10, 11, or supported versions of Windows Server).
Architecture: Ensure whether you are using a 32-bit or 64-bit system, and download the appropriate version of RestoreX360.
Hardware Requirements:
Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
At least 100GB to 150GB of free disk space (Creating Multiple Snapshots).
BIOS or UEFI system support

2. Partition Setup (Highly Important)

C Drive (System Drive) should be separate from data drives.
Store personal data like documents, videos, and files on D: or other non-system partitions.
Do not install RestoreX360 on drives containing important personal data unless you have a clear rollback strategy for exclusions.
Some snapshot configurations roll back the entire system drive, so separating data is vital to avoid data loss.

3. Backup Important Data - (Customer Responsibility)

Although RestoreX360 is designed to protect your system, it's good practice to:

Backup your important files, folders, and configurations to an external drive or cloud storage.
Backup any critical software licenses or activation keys.

Note: Once installed and configured, RestoreX360 may overwrite recent changes on rollback. Always back up first!

4. Disable BitLocker or Drive Encryption (If Enabled)

BitLocker or any third-party disk encryption tools must be turned off before installation.
RestoreX360 requires direct access to the disk at the sector level; encryption can block or corrupt the snapshot engine.

5. Check for Existing Security Software Conflicts

Some antivirus or endpoint protection software may interfere with low-level disk access.
Whitelist RestoreX360 in your security software.
In rare cases, temporarily disable antivirus during installation (only if recommended).

6. Clean and Update Your System

Uninstall unused programs to reduce snapshot size.
Run a disk cleanup or delete unnecessary temp files.
Update Windows and drivers to the latest stable version.
This ensures your first snapshot is of a clean and healthy system.

7. Check Boot Mode and BIOS Settings

Ensure the system is booting in Legacy BIOS or UEFI, depending on what RestoreX360 supports.
Disable Secure Boot if required (especially in UEFI mode).
Enable Virtualization Technology if prompted for performance optimization.

8. Admin Rights Required

Log in with a local administrator account to install RestoreX360.
Avoid installing it from a guest or standard user account, or it may fail to access necessary system components.

9. Disable Fast Startup (Optional but Recommended)

Fast Startup in Windows can interfere with the boot-level restoration process.
Disable it from:
Control Panel > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable > Uncheck "Turn on fast startup"

10. Read License Agreement and Understand Restore Policies

Make sure you understand:
Whether you want manual or scheduled rollback
How user data should be excluded from rollback
How defrag snapshots work
Check if you're installing Home, Business, or Enterprise edition and what features are enabled.

Once You’ve Done the Above:

You’re now ready to install RestoreX360 safely and effectively. This preparation ensures:

Smooth installation
Accurate snapshot creation
Reliable rollback
No risk of losing personal data