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Checkpoint-Computer



This is the built-in help made by Microsoft for the command 'Checkpoint-Computer', in PowerShell version 2 - as retrieved from Windows version 'Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Ultimate ' PowerShell help files on 2016-06-23.

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SYNOPSIS

Creates a system restore point on the local computer.

SYNTAX


Checkpoint-Computer [-Description] <string> [[-RestorePointType] <string>] [<CommonParameters>]



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DESCRIPTION


The Checkpoint-Computer cmdlet creates a system restore point on the local computer. This cmdlet runs only on Windows Vista and Windows XP.



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RELATED LINKS

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Add-Computer
Remove-Computer
Restart-Computer
Restore-Computer
Stop-Computer
Test-Connection

REMARKS

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Examples


-------------------------- EXAMPLE 1 --------------------------

C:\PS>checkpoint-computer -description "Install MyApp"



Description
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This command creates a system restore point called "Install MyApp". It uses the default APPLICATION_INSTALL restore point type.








-------------------------- EXAMPLE 2 --------------------------

C:\PS>checkpoint-computer -description "ChangeNetSettings" -RestorePointType MODIFY_SETTINGS



Description
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This command creates a MODIFY_SETTINGS system restore point called "ChangeNetSettings".