I cannot get my desktop to perform System Restore . Every time I try I get the
message ( after going thru all the algorithm of the system restore ). ..
:Your computer cannot be restored to 3 Oct 2006 .
No changes were made to your computer
Choose another restore date "
When I choose the next restore date , I get the same message even though
the restore date I choose secify "System Check Date ".
Can some one tell me how I may select an appropriate restore date so that
I may perform the restore successfully.
I am having Window XP Professional SP2
tks.
2006-11-10 15:12:05 · 8 answers · asked by andy 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
When I try to use System Restore in XP, I click a date, but it tells me I cannot restore. How do I fix this?
A:
So, you're trying to use the XP System Restore feature, but get the message: "Cannot restore the computer to an earlier restore point, no changes have been made to your computer." Am I right? Well, I can't tell you how to get your old restore points back, but I can tell you how to fix this problem so you can use them in the future.
Right click on the My Computer icon, choose Properties, then click on the System Restore tab.
Put a check in the box for "Disable Restore on all drives." Click OK and reboot your computer
After you reboot, go back to the System Restore tab and uncheck the box. Click OK.
Next, go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools and then click System Restore. Choose Create a Restore Point and give it a name like Reset as a reminder.
Now, go ahead and try to use the restore again, using the new point and it should work properly for you this time.
Just in case you're not even sure how to use the System Restore option in Windows XP, read here before you complete this tip
It has helped someone before good luck
2006-11-10 15:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by william john l 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, this may sound dumb, but are you choosing dates that are DARK numbers on the calendar shown? You can only pick dates to 'go back to' that are in bold, because the computer has saved all of the info on THESE dates as a restore point.
2006-11-10 15:26:54 · answer #2 · answered by kmodek 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Restore can be great and it can be a great big failure.
I tried to use it the other day and it haung for ages half way through. I got fed-up and switched off.
Result was I could not boot up again and had to take the PC to the shop to get it sorted......So beware.
2006-11-10 15:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think to solve your question we need to know why you are restoring your pc to a backup file whether if it is because of disk failure, corruption, virus, spyware or whatever. Besides the fact that your restore points/files may be corrupt you could also have a malicious program that is preventing you from restoring. More info please.
2006-11-10 15:23:03 · answer #4 · answered by mike_0_ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you restoring your computer from valid dates? These dates will be displayed in BOLD.
2006-11-10 18:30:28 · answer #5 · answered by Siu02rk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi.don,t worry about that.ive had it happen to me sometimes.it seems periodically it won,t re-store.usually i leave it for a few days and its ok then.i myself tried to undue a restore the other day and nothing happened so i would not be to concerned.
2006-11-10 21:03:56 · answer #6 · answered by kev24552000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Reboot computer into safe mode. Continually press F8 when you reboot your computer. It will give you the option to boot into safe mode. Then try it from there.
2006-11-10 15:21:34 · answer #7 · answered by Backtrace 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you will have to install the CD that came with your computer that's what i did and it worked best of luck or it could be your firewall you will have to uninstall it and then reinstall it
2006-11-10 15:26:56 · answer #8 · answered by Aonarach 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
does not work always
2006-11-10 20:33:51 · answer #9 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋