From PC World: Yesterday was Patch Tuesday, which broke records. But Microsoft didn’t just fix a bunch of security vulnerabilities. They also rolled out update KB5101650 for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2, which makes many new features available for all Windows 11 users—features that you previously had to download manually as optional updates.
The most exciting new feature is called Point-in-Time Restore (PITR), which we first reported on in November 2025. PITR takes a full backup of your system, then takes recurring snapshots every 4 to 24 hours. You can then revert to any of those snapshots on demand. The catch is that snapshots are only held for 72 hours max, so this feature is meant for short-term recovery (like if you’re updating your system or making big changes and want a quick way to undo everything).
What’s nice about PITR versus the existing System Restore is that PITR can even restore local files and apps. Microsoft has been testing PITR for months via Insider builds, but this new system restore feature is now making its way into public versions of Windows 11.
Another improvement in this patch is that Windows updates can now finally be paused for up to 35 days via a calendar entry. However, Microsoft advises against postponing updates for too long due to the rampant spread of AI and how quickly hackers can exploit newly discovered Windows security vulnerabilities.
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