📯Restore Point API's

List of Windows Restore Point API's used by Malware Dude :)

Windows Restore Point APIs are used to manage system restore points, which are snapshots of system files, settings, and registry information that can be used to restore a system to a previous state. These APIs are part of the Windows System Restore functionality and can be used for creating, deleting, or managing restore points.

• SRSetRestorePoint:

  • Description: Creates a restore point. This function is part of the System Restore API and is used to create a restore point programmatically.

  • Usage: This API is used by applications to create restore points, ensuring that the system state can be reverted to this point if necessary.

• SRRemoveRestorePoint:

  • Description: Deletes a specified restore point. This API allows for the removal of restore points, which can help manage disk space or remove unnecessary restore points.

  • Usage: Used to delete old or unnecessary restore points to free up space or clean up the system.

• SRGetRestorePoint:

  • Description: Retrieves information about a specific restore point. This API allows querying details of existing restore points.

  • Usage: Useful for getting details about restore points, such as creation time and description.

• `VSS (Volume Shadow Copy Service) APIs:

  • Description: While not specifically for restore points, VSS APIs like VssCreateSnapshot, VssDeleteSnapshots, and VssGetSnapshotProperties can interact with volume snapshots, which are related to system restore operations.

  • Usage: These APIs can be used to create and manage snapshots that could be involved in the restore process.

• IVssBackupComponents Interface:

  • Description: Part of the VSS API, this interface provides methods to manage backup and restore operations, including interacting with shadow copies that could be used for system restore.

  • Usage: Useful for applications that need to manage backups and restore operations at a more granular level.

• IVssSnapshotMgmt Interface:

  • Description: Provides methods for managing shadow copies, including creating and deleting them. While not directly for restore points, these snapshots are integral to the restore process.

  • Usage: Manages snapshots that are used in system restore and backup processes.