System Restore

[Bob]

Hi all,

I have a problem....
I can't use the system restore

I have XP Pro

The message that comes up is: System Restore is not able to protect your
computer. Please restart your computer, and then run System Restore again.

Any help would be appreciated.

I have tried everything I know.

 

[Kelly]

Hi Bob,

Is your system clean? This is often a characteristic. Do you have a policy
set or an edit in place?

1. Insert the Windows XP CD
2. Click Start/Run and type:
"rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\Windows\Inf\sr.inf"

System Restore core files should be reinstalled.

Alternately, you may also open Windows Explorer, navigate to
"C:\Windows\Inf" folder and right-click sr.inf (choose Install)

Restore/Enable System Restore - Line 278
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Bob]

Kelly

Your a gem
Cheers for that it worked 100%
I have been mucking around for weeks, Again thanks a million

 

[Kelly]

You are most welcome, Bob. Thanks for the feedback and am glad to hear all
is well. )

 

[Alex Nichol]

2. Click Start/Run and type:
"rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\Windows\Inf\sr.inf"

What does that fairly complex line do that a right click on sr.inf and
take Install does not?

 

[Kelly]

Nothing, just some users prefer run commands, Alex.