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Never able to restore to set points.

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by charlibob, 2007/10/09.

  1. 2007/10/09
    charlibob Contributing Member

    charlibob Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    This is a problem I have ignored for far too long. For a couple of years now, I have been unable to use the system recovery tool. When I choose a previous set point, the system goes through all the motions of recovery, but when it restarts window, I get the message " unable to restore system, choose a different set point." It doesn't matter if it is a recovery point I created, or one the system generated. So I choose a different point, with the same result, always.

    So far I have been lucky, and been able to locate and edit problems out of the registry manually, but I know that sooner or later my luck will run out. Any ideas on what I can do to make the recovery process work again? I have no idea what event precipitated this problem.

    Windows XP home, service pack 2

    Thanks
     
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    tuktaktim

    tuktaktim Inactive

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    System Restore service

    [FONT= "Tahoma"][/FONT] Is the System Restore service On and Monitoring? If so how much space is it reserving?
     
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Every chance that the System Restore file(s) is/are corrupted ......

    Right click My Computer icon > Properties > System Restore and move the slider to zero - reboot and reset the slider.

    Then go to Start > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore and set a manual restore point.
     
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    charlibob Contributing Member

    charlibob Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    WOW... so simple. That did it! Thanks Pete.
     
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    PeteC

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    You're welcome :)
     
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