System Restore "Steve" <sepapp[ at ]shaw.ca> 08.07.2007 15:41:58 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

Re: System Restore "Unknown" <unknown[ at ]unknown.kom> 08.07.2007 16:04:53 Basically it means exactly that. It cannot restore because something in the registry has changed. What changed cannot be determined. "Steve" <sepapp[ at ]shaw.ca> wrote in message news:eUcMzcXwHHA.4568[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > 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 >

Re: System Restore "RalfG" <itsnotme[ at ]bin-wieder-da.de> 08.07.2007 16:16:59 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. "Steve" <sepapp[ at ]shaw.ca> wrote in message news:eUcMzcXwHHA.4568[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > 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 >

Re: System Restore Bert Kinney <bert[ at ]NSmvps.org> 08.07.2007 16:22:54 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 Steve wrote: [Quoted Text] > 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 > >

Re: System Restore Bert Kinney <bert[ at ]NSmvps.org> 08.07.2007 16:24:51 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 Unknown wrote: [Quoted Text] > Basically it means exactly that. It cannot restore because something in the > registry has changed. What changed cannot be determined. > "Steve" <sepapp[ at ]shaw.ca> wrote in message > news:eUcMzcXwHHA.4568[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> 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 >> > >

Re: System Restore Bert Kinney <bert[ at ]NSmvps.org> 08.07.2007 16:31:25 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 RalfG wrote: [Quoted Text] > 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.

Re: System Restore "Unknown" <unknown[ at ]unknown.kom> 08.07.2007 18:56:22 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" <bert[ at ]NSmvps.org> wrote in message news:ediESyXwHHA.1184[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > 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 > > Unknown wrote: >> Basically it means exactly that. It cannot restore because something in >> the registry has changed. What changed cannot be determined. >> "Steve" <sepapp[ at ]shaw.ca> wrote in message >> news:eUcMzcXwHHA.4568[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>> 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 >>> >>

Re: System Restore Bert Kinney <bert[ at ]NSmvps.org> 08.07.2007 19:50:33 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 wrote: [Quoted Text] > 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" <bert[ at ]NSmvps.org> wrote in message > news:ediESyXwHHA.1184[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> 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 >> >> Unknown wrote: >>> Basically it means exactly that. It cannot restore because something in >>> the registry has changed. What changed cannot be determined. >>> "Steve" <sepapp[ at ]shaw.ca> wrote in message >>> news:eUcMzcXwHHA.4568[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>> 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 >>>> >

Re: System Restore "Unknown" <unknown[ at ]unknown.kom> 08.07.2007 20:32:55 Absolutely agree. "Bert Kinney" <bert[ at ]NSmvps.org> wrote in message news:uSvpPlZwHHA.4228[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > 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 wrote: >> 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" <bert[ at ]NSmvps.org> wrote in message >> news:ediESyXwHHA.1184[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> 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 >>> >>> Unknown wrote: >>>> Basically it means exactly that. It cannot restore because something >>>> in the registry has changed. What changed cannot be determined. >>>> "Steve" <sepapp[ at ]shaw.ca> wrote in message >>>> news:eUcMzcXwHHA.4568[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>

Re: System Restore Pat <pat[ at ]cox.net> 13.07.2007 17:06:35 On Sun, 8 Jul 2007 09:41:58 -0600, "Steve" <sepapp[ at ]shaw.ca> wrote: [Quoted Text] >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