system restore problems

[ds24]

my system restore isn't working... whenever i try to go back to an earlier point, i get the message "restore incomplete"

is there something i'm doing wrong? i just thought that you had to click a point and it'd go for you

[N1K]

If You get an Error: "SYSTEM RESTORE Restoration Incomplete Your Computer cannot be restored"

This could indicate a corrupted restore point. Restore Point Corruption can be caused by:

Virus infection.

Spyware/Malware infection.

Improper shutdown.

Software or hardware that cause the system to “stop responding” or hang.

Applications that interfere with the System Restore filter. In particular, poorly written Anti Virus applications.

Using Norton GoBack to restore files before Windows starts.

Due to changes made to files on a system from another OS (in the case of dual boot OS scenarios).

Due to changes made to an System Restore tracked file on a removable drive for a restore point while the drive was connected to another machine.

Due to manually modifying files located in the System Volume Information folder on any drive/partition.

Solutions to these issues can be found HERE.

[ds24]

wow thanks

[Tarun]

To flush your System Restore points, go to My Computer (Right click) -> Properties -> System Restore tab. Disable it, then re-enable it.

If System Restore has other issues you can download Dial-a-fix.

Click Tools (Hammer icon) > Reinstall System Restore.

[Andromeda43]

Having some function or another of XP to stop working is nothing new.

At first when that would happen I'd just reinstall XP.

Then I began making Ghost backups of xP while it was working correctly.

When I'd have a problem I'd just do a Ghost Restore. Of course I'd loose days of

eMails, saved files, etc. So that wasn't really the solution for small problems.

Then there's the Unattended RE-Install. Now, that's really neat! It refurbishes

windows while leaving all your drivers and data files alone.

Here's how that's done:

Re-Installing Windows-XP

If you need to reinstall Windows-XP and want to keep all your current installed applications and settings:

1. Start Windows-XP

2. Find the location of your source files (a folder called "I386" , May Be on Your Install CD or a folder on your HD) You may find several i386 folders on your PC but you want the one that has the .cab files in it along with the command file "Winnt32.exe".

3. Run WINNT32 /unattend ,,, For example, D:\I386\winnt32.exe /unattend (type this command into the RUN box, then press ENTER).... Leave just one space where I've put three for emphasis, at the end of the command and before the switch (/unattend).

I've often needed to do this to repair something that had gotten corrupted and I didn't want to do a clean install.

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Then there's the little fixes available for individual problem programs, like System Restore.

You might find some help with System Restore, Here.

Good Luck,

Shadow B)