System Restore option/icon/feature

[spander]

I have an hp Pavilion-the System Restore icon, option, feature, tab (whatever
the correct term is) in System Tools has disappeared. I should say an icon
is still there, but it says System Information. When I click on it the page
that opens is hp's Help & Support. (The Microsoft Help and Support has also
disappeard - but one at a time). There is no install disc. Appreciate some
help is an understatement
spander

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

You are probably seeing the effects of a failing hard drive. I would save
data as soon as possible, and test the drive with a hard drive diagnostic
utility. These are usually available from the drive maker's site.
An easy first try at fixing a drive is the "Error Checking" available from a
rightclick of the drive icon, Properties, Tools tab.

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[spander]

Mark:

That must be it. The first attempt showed a message the file could not be
opened. I shut it down, rebooted - 3 times more - the Check File program
didn't open at all. I think I will be backingup as you read this. Thank you
- greatly!
spander

 

[spander]

Mark, I forgot to to check the ratings "Yes" box when I submitted my reply.
Will it count checking it after the fact? If not, tell me how I can see you
get the credit - ban you tell I'm brand new at this?

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

The rating works anytime, thanks.
For that, I'll forgo the usual scolding about not backing up enough

 

[Badger]

I have an hp Pavilion-the System Restore icon, option, feature, tab
(whatever
the correct term is) in System Tools has disappeared. I should say an
icon
is still there, but it says System Information. When I click on it the
page
that opens is hp's Help & Support. (The Microsoft Help and Support has
also
disappeard - but one at a time). There is no install disc. Appreciate
some
help is an understatement
spander

The executable for System Restore is called rstrui.exe and is to be found in
Windows/System32/Restore. Try right clicking on it and creating a shortcut.
You can then place the shortcut into System Tools or your Desktop or any
place else you like and run System Restore from it.
Badger

 

[ju.c]

Single Click System Restore Point
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_sysrestorepoint.htm


ju.c