System Restore

[Steve]

Hello:

Lately, when I've tried to use system restore (I'm running XP pro) the
computer goes through the process, but on restart I get the message that the
restore failed. This has happened consistently on several occasions. Any
ideas?

-Steve

 

[Unknown]

Basically it means exactly that. It cannot restore because something in the
registry has changed. What changed cannot be determined.

 

[RalfG]

If you ever set a restore point during a new installation it can cause this
scenario. Example: Start an install, a box pops up requiring your input, you
think Oops, better set a restore point right now before continuing, then you
continue the installation. Could also be an installation that required
rebooting to complete but didn't do so automatically or notify you.

IIRC your existing restore points won't work any more and you'll have to
clear them and start over... but check the MS knowledgebase (or maybe
someone here knows a way around it) to confirm that before deleting them.

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi Steve,

By chance are there any Norton products installed?
If so read this.
"Restoration Incomplete. Your computer cannot be restored . . . "
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/symantecdoc1.html

Does System Restore function in Safe Mode?
Starting Windows XP in Safe Mode:
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/safemode.html

Here are some troubleshooting steps to take when System Restore fails to
restore:
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html

Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org
Member: http://dts-l.org

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi Unknown,

You should look at these troubleshooting steps.
Troubleshooting steps to take when System Restore fails to restore:
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html

Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org
Member: http://dts-l.org

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi,

Please read these troubleshooting steps. There's a good chance the existing
restore points are still good.
Troubleshooting steps to take when System Restore fails to restore:
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html

Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org
Member: http://dts-l.org

 

[Unknown]

Thanks. I don't use ANY virus programs and thus never had that situation.
Will investigate more thoroughly before I respond next time..

 

[Bert Kinney]

Now problem. I have never used an AV application that caused this either.

Normally when folks find that System Restore fails to restore it's when they
need it most. So if restore points can be salvaged, that's a good thing!

Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org
Member: http://dts-l.org

 

[Unknown]

Absolutely agree.

Now problem. I have never used an AV application that caused this
either.

Normally when folks find that System Restore fails to restore it's when
they need it most. So if restore points can be salvaged, that's a good
thing!

Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org
Member: http://dts-l.org

 

[Pat]

Hello:

Lately, when I've tried to use system restore (I'm running XP pro) the
computer goes through the process, but on restart I get the message that the
restore failed. This has happened consistently on several occasions. Any
ideas?

-Steve

Try turning System Restore, reboot aand turn it back on. HTH
Pat