System Restore Always Causing Error when Clicked

[Spatula]

When I try to browse to System Restore by virtually any
means I get an error and am prevented from even opening
it.

I have Win XP Home Edition and have listed the two
different approaches to getting into SysRestore and the
two errors I get below. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

--Spat



METHOD A
Click "Start", right-click "My Computer', and then
click "Properties" and the "System Restore" tab.

ERROR A
Run a DLL as an App has encountered a problem and needs
to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

The error sig is:
AppName: rundll32.exe AppVer: 5.1.2600.0 ModName:
srrstr.dll
ModVer: 5.1.2600.1142 Offset: 00009765

METHOD B
"Start", "Help and Support" then "Undo changes to your
computer with System Restore "

ERROR B
System Restore Application has encountered a problem and
needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Error Sig
AppName: rstrui.exe AppVer: 5.1.2600.1106 ModName:
srrstr.dll
ModVer: 5.1.2600.1142 Offset: 000095fa

 

[Kelly]

Suggestions:

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)

System Restore Issues Discussed Here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_restore.htm

Troubleshooting System Restore in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q302796&

System Restore by Anshul Rawat [MS]
http://microsoft.com/technet/itcommunity/newsgroups/faqsrwxp.asp

HOW TO: Start the System Restore Tool from a Command Prompt in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304449

Tip:

Single Click Creation of a System Restore Point/Runs as a Scheduled Task
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_sysrestorepoint.htm

 

[Spatula]

You've saved the day again. Thanks a lot for the very
detailed (and absolutely correct) fixes.

Thanks also for the links. I've searched the MS
knowledge base but couldn't even begin to make headway on
this (or the other issue).

--Spat

-----Original Message-----
Suggestions:

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)

System Restore Issues Discussed Here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_restore.htm

Troubleshooting System Restore in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN- US;q302796&

System Restore by Anshul Rawat [MS]
http://microsoft.com/technet/itcommunity/newsgroups/faqsr wxp.asp

HOW TO: Start the System Restore Tool from a Command Prompt in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;304449

Tip:

Single Click Creation of a System Restore Point/Runs as a Scheduled Task
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_sysrestorepoint.htm
--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

When I try to browse to System Restore by virtually any
means I get an error and am prevented from even opening
it.

I have Win XP Home Edition and have listed the two
different approaches to getting into SysRestore and the
two errors I get below. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

--Spat



METHOD A
Click "Start", right-click "My Computer', and then
click "Properties" and the "System Restore" tab.

ERROR A
Run a DLL as an App has encountered a problem and needs
to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

The error sig is:
AppName: rundll32.exe AppVer: 5.1.2600.0 ModName:
srrstr.dll
ModVer: 5.1.2600.1142 Offset: 00009765

METHOD B
"Start", "Help and Support" then "Undo changes to your
computer with System Restore "

ERROR B
System Restore Application has encountered a problem and
needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Error Sig
AppName: rstrui.exe AppVer: 5.1.2600.1106 ModName:
srrstr.dll
ModVer: 5.1.2600.1142 Offset: 000095fa

.

 

[Kelly]

Most welcome, Spat. Glad to have helped. )

/xp_tweaks.htm

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


You've saved the day again. Thanks a lot for the very
detailed (and absolutely correct) fixes.

Thanks also for the links. I've searched the MS
knowledge base but couldn't even begin to make headway on
this (or the other issue).

--Spat

-----Original Message-----
Suggestions:

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)

System Restore Issues Discussed Here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_restore.htm

Troubleshooting System Restore in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN- US;q302796&

System Restore by Anshul Rawat [MS]
http://microsoft.com/technet/itcommunity/newsgroups/faqsr wxp.asp

HOW TO: Start the System Restore Tool from a Command Prompt in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;304449

Tip:

Single Click Creation of a System Restore Point/Runs as a Scheduled Task
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_sysrestorepoint.htm
/xp_tweaks.htm

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

When I try to browse to System Restore by virtually any
means I get an error and am prevented from even opening
it.

I have Win XP Home Edition and have listed the two
different approaches to getting into SysRestore and the
two errors I get below. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

--Spat



METHOD A
Click "Start", right-click "My Computer', and then
click "Properties" and the "System Restore" tab.

ERROR A
Run a DLL as an App has encountered a problem and needs
to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

The error sig is:
AppName: rundll32.exe AppVer: 5.1.2600.0 ModName:
srrstr.dll
ModVer: 5.1.2600.1142 Offset: 00009765

METHOD B
"Start", "Help and Support" then "Undo changes to your
computer with System Restore "

ERROR B
System Restore Application has encountered a problem and
needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Error Sig
AppName: rstrui.exe AppVer: 5.1.2600.1106 ModName:
srrstr.dll
ModVer: 5.1.2600.1142 Offset: 000095fa

.