System Restore Error

[Guest]

I read many of the posts here, and tried to shut off my sys restore as is suggested, but when I do, I get a "run.dll" error and it just gives the option to close. I recently put in a new hard drive because I was getting msgs that the smart was bad on my original one. I used Maxtors program in windows mode to copy my C drive to the new one. All seemed fine the first day but again I am getting bsod with memory dumps but no driver mentioned. Now I find I cannot set my system restore because it refuses to open. I tried rebooting and nothing helps. Do I have to re install winxp (pro) and if so will I lose all my files and emails? If not what would be the next step? Thanks in advance

 

[Kelly]

Hi Robbi,

Is your system clean? If so, go to Start/Run/CMD and type in: SFC /Scannow

If not, run all of these, now:

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Spybot
http://tinyurl.com/btf8

CWShredder (Line 313)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Hijack This
http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html

Free Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

More information:

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