Not clear on what you mean... Windows XP System Restore can go back just as far as 98... To adjust how much memory System restore takes up, right-click on My Computer, and click on properties... Next, click on the System Restore tab... You will now see a sliding bar... Set that to the maximum to go back as far as possible.. Also, yes, System Restore does make its own points when new software is installed.
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