Purpose: Ensuring a Safety Net for Major Updates

When your computer receives a major software update, like a new version of Windows, there is a small chance it could cause an unexpected issue. To protect against this, Windows has a built-in safety feature that acts like a big “undo button.”

This health check simply verifies that this “undo button”—known as the rollback feature—is available on your computer. This ensures that if an update causes a problem, the IT department can quickly and easily revert your computer to its previous state, minimizing disruption to your work.

How it Works: The 10-Day Safety Window

After a major update is installed, your computer automatically saves a copy of your old system files. This backup allows you to “roll back” if needed.

• This “undo button” is available for a limited time, typically 10 days.
• After 10 days, the old files are automatically deleted to free up disk space.

Our health check looks to see if this rollback option is currently enabled on your device. This is an informational check to help IT prepare for upcoming upgrades.

What Your Results Mean

This check is only for IT’s information and does not require any action from you.

Status	What It Means	What To Do
PASS	“Undo Button” is Active Your computer has the standard rollback feature enabled. This provides a safety net for upcoming major updates.	No action is required. Your system is configured correctly.
WARNING	“Undo Button” is Inactive The rollback feature is currently disabled on your device. This is common if it has been more than 10 days since your last major update, or due to other system settings.	No action is required from you. This is a warning for IT’s awareness only. It does not mean your computer is broken, and it will not prevent you from receiving future updates, including Windows 11.

Frequently Asked Questions

I received a “Warning.” Does this mean I won’t get the Windows 11 upgrade?

• No. You will still receive all required updates. This check is purely informational for IT to understand the status of your device. It does not block any upgrades.

Why is my “undo button” disabled?

• The most common reason is that it has been more than 10 days since the last major Windows update, and the system has automatically cleaned up the old files to save space. This is normal behavior.

Why is this feature important?

• It’s a recovery tool. In the rare event an update causes a critical problem, this feature allows IT to restore your computer to a working state in minutes, rather than hours.

Do I need to do anything to enable it?

• No. This is a system-level feature that is managed automatically by Windows and our IT policies. There is no action you need to take.