My System Restore DOESN'T WORK!!!! I try to restore, but it says that Windows cannot be restored to this date, and that is what it says after I try to restore it to any date. Do you know how to fix this? I can not shut off system restore and then turn it back on becuase I would loose my important informatino I need to restore! I also do not have the backup disk that can also restore your pc with. I have windows Xp. If you don't know how to fix this, is there a place I could download new recovery software? Please, I need to restore my pc. I appreciate your help!!
2006-06-21 09:00:00 · 5 answers · asked by kcdude 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Trying to restore the system when the Windows program is running full-bore often causes the pc to freeze up and not restore anything. A better way to restore the system is to reboot, and tap the F8 function key as the pc is booting up, to boot into Windows "Safe Mode". Once there, try the system restore again. Quite often that'll do the trick.
Good luck.
2006-06-21 09:53:27 · answer #1 · answered by Jolly 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
normally this happens when you have restored mutiple times in a row. Your subsequent "restores" have overwritten the files you need to restore to an earlier date. I think you are out of luck dude.
2006-06-21 16:04:00 · answer #2 · answered by answers999 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, make sure your trying bold numbered dates. Second, If the one you choose does not work keep going backwards to other bold numbers till it will restore. Good luck!
2006-06-21 17:22:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will add this on.....Restoring will not effect any of your personal files. It only effects system files. If you have recently saved an excel file or some pics (.jpgs or whatever) you will not lose those files.
2006-06-21 16:08:13 · answer #4 · answered by -:¦:-SKY-:¦:- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wish i could help my mom works on computers
2006-06-21 16:03:45 · answer #5 · answered by Dana F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋