Running a restore point hidden

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I have a restore point that runs every hour as I am setting up Windows 11:

C:\Windows\System32\wbem\WMIC.exe /Namespace:\\root\default Path SystemRestore Call CreateRestorePoint “WMIC Restore Point”, 100, 7

Obviously all on one line.

But when it runs the CMD / dos window pops up.

Is there a way for me to make this run hidden?

Chuck Billow

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Apart from not doing it in the first place because it’s a waste of time? 
Make a backup before you start and one after you finish. Quicker, easier, better.

To make the thing run minimized you need to change the command.

%comspec% /c start "" /min /b C:\Windows\System32\wbem\WMIC.exe  Namespace:\\root\default Path SystemRestore Call CreateRestorePoint “WMIC Restore Point”, 100, 7

cheers, Paul

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Why is it a waste of time, Paul?  What’s wrong with covering one’s backside when configuring their system?

Also, I copied your command(s) to a new task and ran it.  It’s still running.

Additionally, when I go to C:\Windows\System32\rstrui.exe, It seem s that the task is running twice, consecutively.

?

I back up my registry regularly already, but that certainly doesn’t cover all the bases.  What I want, especially since W-11 isn’t rock-solid yet, and I am my own nemesis in performing system changes and updates, is a total restore point scheduled every hour, at least for now.  Is that so crazy?

 

Chuck Billow

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Because setup goes from default Windows and drivers to latest updates in pretty much one go. If you have any real issues you just uninstall the offending item.

All other setup items are software installation and tweaks.

cheers, Paul

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