Unable to get system restore to work, keep getting msg that restore is
'unable to restore computer to rrestore to that point' also I notice a change
in the look of ie and when i went to control panel and switched to classic
view i was unable to switch back to xp theme
You can reinstall System Restore with these two steps:
First Step - Delete the System Restore Folder as it may be damaged:
Disable system restore, delete the System Restore folder "System Volume Information",
reboot, then re-enable System Restore. The folder will be re-created automatically.
It's located in the root directory of Drive C:\ . It may be hidden...
Open any folder, click "Tools", "Folder Options", and the "View" tab.
Check the box, "Show hidden files and folders"
Uncheck "Hide file extensions for known file types",
Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files", Click "Apply", "OK"
To disable System Restore, Click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore,
System Restore Settings, "System Restore" tab, and check the box. "Turn Off System Restore on
all drives", click "Apply" and "OK".
Now go to Drive C:\System Volume Information\ and delete it.
Second Step - Reinstall System Restore:
1. Click Start, Run, In the Run box, type "C:\windows\inf" without the quotes and press enter.
2. Look for SR.INF and RightClick on it, then select "Install"
Follow the prompts, Reboot, and System Restore will be ready to use.
NOTE: If it asks for the Windows CD, point it to C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386
NOTE: If it asks for "srframe.mmf", point it to C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache
System Restore Resources:
Blank System Restore Calendar
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_sysrestore_blank.htm
How to FIX the rstrui.exe entry point not found error...
http://www.updatexp.com/rstrui-exe-entry-point-not-found.html
System Restore Information, Issues and Tweaks
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
Select S and scroll to System Restore (Near the bottom of the page)
How to troubleshoot the System Restore tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=302796
Troubleshoot System Restore Restore Point Failures†in Windows XP
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html
How to Restore a Windows XP system to a previous State using System Restore
http://bertk.mvps.org/index.html
How to Enable and Disable System Restore in Windows Millennium
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=264887
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001012513122239
Troubleshooting System Restore in Windows Millennium Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306768
How to Disable System Restore in Windows ME or Windows XP
http://www.pchell.com/virus/systemrestore.shtml
System Restore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/newsgroups/faqsrwxp.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/community/centers/management/sysrestore_faq.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/community/centers/management/sysrestore_faq.mspx