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bogeymangjct
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November 25th, 2003 13:00
system restore
My system restore quit working. I have many dates to choose from but it won't complete the restoration. It seems to work fine and takes me to where I click on my icon, but after it says it is loading my settings, it comes up with " your system cannot be restored" and lists the date of the restoration point I tried to use. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks
- If you want to try to run SR you could try it in Safe Mode or from a DOS prompt. I would first run this command and see if it repairs it. ( If your registry is corrupt this may not have any potential benefit).
sfc /scannow (note space); may be promted for XP cd - You can turn it off from Control Panel > System > and then
re-boot and it will purge it's file. Then re-boot, turn it
back on.
And try this if the above does not work.
1. Put the in the Windows XP CD
2. Click Start , Run
3. Type the following then OK
rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\Windows\Inf\sr.inf
You can also open Windows Explorer, go to
C:\Windows\Inf folder and right-click sr.inf (Then Install)
Message Edited by WillyTee on 11-25-2003 11:28 AM
redwolfe_98
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Posted November 25th, 2003 16:00
sometimes, after installing programs, system restore will not restore to a point before that installation. try using a restore point that is not as far back as the ones that didn't work. also, try disabling your security programs like your antivirus when you are running system restore. if you want to test to see if it is working, create a restore point, and then run system restore to that newly created point.These troubleshooting solutions might help.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q302796
bogeymangjct
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Posted November 26th, 2003 14:00
Thanks for all the good advice- was out of town for a day- will give your suggestions a try- thanks again to all!
ChrisRLG
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Posted November 25th, 2003 13:00
System Restore sometimes does not work. Most have no problem with it, some it never seems to work.
What problems do you have purhaps we can solve them without the restore system.