Why can't I set my computer back on System Restore. I follow the instructions, have a restore point, but each time computer re-boots it says it has been unable to restore, how can I get around this? Any advice (step-by-step) much appreciated :-)
2007-04-27 22:23:11 · 11 answers · asked by Dr Watson (UK) 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
sorry if you have tried to set a restore point and it's failed then usually thats it .systems can only be restored so many times before the start acting strange, save what you can and re install o/s
2007-04-27 22:28:43 · answer #1 · answered by capa-de-monty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Boot up in safe mode first, then do a system restore.
Windows XP
Start Windows, or if it is running, shut Windows down, and then turn off the computer.
Restart the computer. The computer begins processing a set of instructions known as the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). What is displayed depends on the BIOS manufacturer. Some computers display a progress bar that refers to the word BIOS, while others may not display any indication that this process is happening.
As soon as the BIOS has finished loading, begin tapping the F8 key on your keyboard. Continue to do so until the Windows Advanced Options menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
Using the arrow keys on the keyboard, scroll to and select the Safe mode menu item, and then press Enter.
2007-04-28 05:32:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have restore turned on but there isn't a restore point or the restore point you are selecting is corrupted....or missing files or info. If you made alot of changes and ran a reg cleaner program you may have deleted the related info for the restore point.....you need to create a new restore point or if having some issues, you may have to reinstall
2007-04-28 05:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by Helping Since 1969 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If one of the system restore points has become corrupted, then you won't be able to restore to any previous restore points; you need to switch off system restore, reboot then switch system restore back on. Unfortunately, all your system restore points will be deleted. You should then be able to create new restore points.
2007-04-28 05:59:26 · answer #4 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*Every time you download or install a new game, application, or software update, you make changes to your computer. Sometimes that change may make your system unstable. Have you ever wanted to go back to the way it was? With System Restore, you can.
System Restore works a lot like the Undo command in Microsoft Word. You can use System Restore to remove any system changes that were made since the last time you remember your computer working correctly. System Restore does not affect your personal data files (such as Microsoft Word documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or e–mail) so you won't lose changes made to these files.
How does System restore work?
Windows XP periodically records a snapshot of your computer. These snapshots are called restore points. Windows XP also creates restore points at the time of significant system events (such as when an application or driver is installed) or you can create and name your own restore points at any time. If youâ€â¢ve installed a program that has made your computer unstable, you can open system restore, choose a restore point, and return your computer to its previous stable state.
When you run System Restore, a calendar is displayed to help you find restore points. If you don't use your computer every day, some days might not have any restore points. If you use your computer frequently, you might have restore points almost every day, and some days might have several restore points.
Use System Restore to undo changes youâ€â¢ve made to your computer
Before you open the System Restore console, you may want to save your work and close all programs since System Restore requires you to restart your computer.
There are two ways to access System Restore – through Help and Support or through your All Programs folder.
Through Help and Support:
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Click Start, and then click Help and Support.
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Under Pick a Task, click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore.
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Follow the instructions on the wizard.
Through the All Programs menu:
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Click Start.
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Point to All Programs.
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Point to Accessories.
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Point to System Tools.
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Click System Restore.
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Follow the instructions on the wizard.
Creating a restore point can be useful any time you anticipate making changes to your computer that are risky or might make your computer unstable. If something goes wrong, you select the restore point you just created and Windows XP undoes any system changes made since that time.
Create a Restore Point
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Open System Restore. (See step-by-step instructions above.)
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Click Create a restore point, and then click Next.
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In the Restore point description box, type a name to identify this restore point as seen in Figure 1 below. System Restore automatically adds the date and time that this Restore Point is created.
Create a restore point
Figure 1. Creating a restore point
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To finish creating this restore point, click Create.
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To cancel restore point creation and return to the Welcome to System Restore screen, click Back.
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To cancel restore point creation and exit the System Restore Wizard, click Cancel.
To view or to return to this restore point, from the Welcome to System Restore screen of the System Restore Wizard select Restore my computer to an earlier time. Then select the date you created the restore point from the calendar in the Select a Restore Point screen. All of the restore points you created and you computer created on the selected date are listed by name in the list box to the right of the calendar.
Note System Restore does not replace the process of uninstalling a program. To completely remove the files installed by a program, you must remove the program using Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel or the program's own uninstall program. To open Add or Remove Programs, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs.
2007-04-28 05:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by simonjohnlaw 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Go to Control Panel>system>System Restore
and set it higher
2007-04-28 05:26:39 · answer #6 · answered by Pyria 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to go into your system and make sure you have allotted enough space to do a system restore.
2007-04-28 05:27:43 · answer #7 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you have a system return point at all? cos you have to have it first and select the one you want to
2007-05-01 18:00:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a different restore point
2007-04-28 05:25:51 · answer #9 · answered by BajaRick 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if it came w/ a cd then it should work and name the brand of the pc next time
2007-04-28 06:08:29 · answer #10 · answered by ayhankaygisiz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋