System restore not working

[Arran]

System restore is turned on, but I can not restore to any point. Can any one
help me sort out this problem.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

System restore is turned on, but I can not restore to any point. Can any one
help me sort out this problem.

Please tell us exactly what you do to try to restore, and exactly what
happens when you try, including the exact verbatim text of any
messages you receive.

 

[Ronaldo]

Go to Start\Run\ type; "regedit" (no quotes), hit Enter, and check that your
registry keys and values settings are as specified in the KB29569 article.


The Registry Keys and Values for the System Restore Utility
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/295659

 

[nass]

System restore is turned on, but I can not restore to any point. Can any one
help me sort out this problem.

Try System Restore to an earlier date By Disabling your Anti-virus then
restart in Safe Mode by tapping the F8 on start
Up until you get the Boot up options and select Safe Mode.

In safe Mode click Start >> All programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >>
System Restore and pick up a Restore point to restore your system.
It will do the reboot and the rstore will procedure pay attention to it and
see if it was successful or not.
Do n't forget to Enable your Anti-virus after a successful Restore and
hopefully it will also resolved your problem.
HTH,
nass

 

[Gerry]

What security software is installed?
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html

Not all problem software is mentioned here as the list is growing.


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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[Arran]

Ken thanks for reply
It was working the in the past!
Access it via System Tools > System Restore. There are plenty of points to
select from but they all end up with the Message ' your computer cannot be
restored to ****. No changes have been made'
I am fast running out of time for me to restore to what I believe to be a
good point in July.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Ken thanks for reply
It was working the in the past!
Access it via System Tools > System Restore. There are plenty of points to
select from but they all end up with the Message ' your computer cannot be
restored to ****. No changes have been made'
I am fast running out of time for me to restore to what I believe to be a
good point in July.

You're welcome. I can't personally help with the problem, but I
recommend Bert Kinney's site at http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html

Moreover, I don't think going to a restore point as far back as July
is a good idea. I recommend a week or two's worth of restore points,
but the number you get with XP's default allocation is too large. If
you go back too far, you tend to get the registry out of synch with
other files on the drive, so three months worth of restore points
aren't really useful, and going to a three month old restore point is
likely to create problems for you.

 

[Arran]

Gerry answer to your question is 'Norton'

Thanks every one for help. Will try out suggested solutions.

Arran

 

[Arran]

I certianly take your point but it is the only way I know how to possibly
solve the issue with one of my applications. Will have a look at suggestions.
Out of curiosity what sort of problems may arise?
Arran

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I certianly take your point but it is the only way I know how to possibly
solve the issue with one of my applications.

What application? What's the issue?



Will have a look at suggestions.

Out of curiosity what sort of problems may arise?
Arran

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

See http://bertk.mvps.org/html/symantecdoc1.html

 

[Arran]

I have an Acer Aspire RC500, it has the facility to veiw & record Anologe TV.
I ran a driver udate and ever since then the picture has been dreadfull.
Tried rolling back driver but that didn't work/cure the problem, tried
uninstalling drives but the reinstalled ones are the same. Hence the desire
to system restore. While the System Restore problem neads to be sorted out
the issue with the application is probably not worth the effort it. My
problem is I am like a dog with a bone when it comes down to it!!

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I have an Acer Aspire RC500, it has the facility to veiw & record Anologe TV.
I ran a driver udate and ever since then the picture has been dreadfull.
Tried rolling back driver but that didn't work/cure the problem, tried
uninstalling drives but the reinstalled ones are the same. Hence the desire
to system restore. While the System Restore problem neads to be sorted out
the issue with the application is probably not worth the effort it. My
problem is I am like a dog with a bone when it comes down to it!!

Sorry, I can't help with your particular problem. But my guess is that
System Restore wouldn't solve that problem, and using it to go back
three months might very cause you additional problems.

 

[Arran]

Thanks Ken.
Will heed your advice. This bone is buried!! Looking into viewing Freeview
via USB plug in.