Re: Remove the XP system restore point

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• How would remove old XP system restore points?

  I would like to delete the old system restore points (there should be several) on a Windows XP home edition, 32-bit, Service Pack 3.

  It is one way.

  -Disk Cleanup Launch the disk cleanup tool, and then select the options tab. On this tab, you will find a section for the restoration of the system. If you press the button Clean Up for this article, Windows will delete all except the most recent restore points.

  HTH

  > WT

• When I press the windows key + e F search window opens, but all my research didn't find anything. I recently removed the virus 'system restore. Any help will be appreciated

  Recently, I removed the virus from restoring my computer system.  So far, I think I found most of the files the virus hidden, but I'm unable to search, even if the search window opens

  Help, please

  Kevin

  Hello
  You can check out the article below and see if it helps.

  You do not find the files when you are looking for a Windows Vista-based computer, even if the files exist on the computer

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932989

  See also:

  Fix Windows Search when it crashes or shows no results

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_search

• Windows 7 - How to create installation of the automatic system restore points

  After installing Norton 2010 Security Suite, my hp officejet pro 8500 printer stopped printing. When I tried to do a system restore, I found that I had only a restore point and that was created after the installation of Norton.

  Under XP, I had restore points created every day, automatically.

  How to configure the creation of automatic system restore points in Windows 7 Pro?

  Hello Mikeoncamano,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site

  Turn on or turn off System Restore

  System Restore regularly changes made to your computer's system files and uses a feature called system protection to create restore points. System protection is turned on by default on the hard disk that Windows is installed. You can enable restoring the system for other disks by turning on system protection for these disks.

  You can not turn on protection system for a disc is formatted by using the FAT or FAT32 file systems.

  To turn on System Protection

  Open system by clicking Start , right-clicking computer, and then click Properties.

  In the left pane, click system protection.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  Under Parameters of Protection, click the disk, and then click Configure.

  Do one of the following:

  To be able to restore system settings and previous versions of files, click on restore system settings and previous versions of the file.

  To be able to only restore previous versions of files, click only restore previous versions of files.

  Click OK, and then click OK again.

  Kind regards

  It will create automatically restore points when there are changes to the computer or Windows.

  Disable your Norton protection system and check if she created the restore point...

  Bharath
  Microsoft technical support

• Hardware changes not detected using a flash drive, the missing, system restore points tried every fix that MS can offer in Windows 7

  All of a sudden, I have several problems with my computer.  I can't not computer to recognize a flash drive.  Printer works in the same usb port.  I used Device Manager, checked the drivers, made every difficulty that MS has to offer, each difficulty that Dell can offer, but the problem remains.  I don't feel uncomfortable so I don't have to play with the registry.  I uninstalled the drivers and rebooted.  The only changes that I did before this happened was to uninstall and reinstall I-tunes.  The flash drive, I use would be defective?  When I went to the system restore, my restore points have disappeared, that was the point where I uninstalled I-tunes.  I also noticed that when I tried to detect problems with the resolution of the problems of hardware and devices, it says "material changes may not have been detected.  In detail, it also shows "there is no configured windows in a way never install driver - edition".  WHAT?  I know that windows IS configured to automatically install.  (Deep breath)

  Very well.  So I am at a loss.  Any suggestions?  Thank you very much for your time and your attention...

  Hello
   
  Welcome to the Microsoft community. I will certainly help you with the problem you are experiencing. To better understand the issue, I would like to ask you a few questions.
  1. What is the model of your Dell computer?
  2. that all measures tried on your own to fix this?
  3 have you tried to test the flash drive on another computer to see if it is faulty?
   
  This problem arises usually when the flash drive is faulty or the chipset drivers are in conflict with the USB drivers.  I recommend you to consult the following Microsoft article and check.
   
  Updated a hardware driver that is not working properly

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Update-driver-hardware-ISN

   
   
  Response with all the answers, so that we can more research on the issue. Hope this information was useful.
   
  Thank you

• How to save files on a CD system restore point?

  How to record the system restore point/data files to the remote storage device. for example, CD? Why... I need to run ID or remove malicious software programs on PC. To completely clean, I need to disable System Restore which will remove all the old system restore points. I want malware recovery option, if necessary, in my opinion.  Ask also procedure - how to restore the files to restore the system from the CD for PC?   For a multitude of reasons, I don't want to go through the hassle of the old image restore, reinstall windows XP, etc. to "work around" malware / problems of virus, or remuneration mcafee $90 to 'fix' my PC for 5 days.

  Sorry, but you can't do that. Instead, you can picture the system with a program like Acronis True Image Home and save this image on an external hard drive. After getting the system cleaned (or if you decide to do a clean install), you can use True Image to make an image of your own system and also imagery incremental backup for your restore image is always up to date.

  BTW, I do not recommend disable the system restore first during the cleaning of a machine. Leave it on and then turn it off then clear on the old Restore Points, turning it back on.

  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• Setting System Restore Point works only with Win XP SP2

  I use Windows XP Professional SP2.  My System Restore Wizard does not work.  I am not able to set a Point of restoring using the wizard.   A suggested fix was to disable the system restore and then turn it back on.  This has created more problems because all the previous System Restore Points have been lost.  How can I get my assistant to restore the system to work again?

  XP forums:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/WindowsXP

  Link above is for XP Forums.

  There is a list of the different Forums XP to the link above to help you.

  You get the help you need there.

  Here is the Vista Forums.

  See you soon

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• The system restore points, how can be stored/kept?

  I had problems restore XP on the computer of a friend.  I can't after installing SP3, a question that will be asked in a separate post.

  In an effort to not having to do a full system recovery on the computer in question, with this latest attempt to recover the operating system and install all updates, I started the creation of restore points for the system after each step, I took to get things running and upward.

  And that is, after installing SP3, with installation fails and then going back until the restoration of the system to an earlier configuration, I found none of the points longer existed the system restore.   :-(

  Is there a maximum number of restore points in the system that can be stored in XP and later Windows operating systems?

  Hey, Jose,

  I'm sorry for the late reply to your post, but I removed the weekend baby a bad back that makes me mad.

  I'll try to put your comments in quotes, with my response immediately after, flea.

  The hard drive is 160 GB.  The car had 2 partitions, the recovery partition.  Before reinstalling everything from scratch, I've used Easeus Partition Manager Home Edition to create a 3rd partition to move the original data of C:\ drive to your new partition so my friend can sort files and keep it as he and his family want and discard the rest.  I just copy everything that I can, because I don't know who, what, and where they have stored files.  I actually found a file stored in the recovery partition, but I moved it.

  "Here are some reasons that XP will remove RPs.

  'http://support.microsoft.com/kb/301224 '.

  • Read the KB article.  To make sure that we are on the same page, I get "system drive" means C:\.
  • Lack of free space should not be a problem.  C:\ is 32 GB, 10.1 GB used.  D:\ is 111 GB, GB used 21.2.  E:\ is 5.98 GB, used 5.00.  E: is the recovery Partition.
  • No disk compression
  • Did not display the warnings system restore.
  • I do not turn off System Restore fo any player.
  • This isn't an upgrade of the system to an earlier version, I just turn on the computer the way it came, new out of the box.
  • The system was always restored from the recovery Partition.  I have a set of restore CD, but they have been written about the recorded side with a felt marker.  I have not tried cleaning off the coast, this will be my absolute last resort.   :-)
  • Disk cleanup does not give me tabs and options as mentioned in the article.  I guess that these show upward when you upgrade from a previous version of the operating system.
  • I don't think I'm under low disk space.    :-)
  • Does not not after the age of 90 days, nor have I have reduced the size of the data store.  I didn't know either of these possibilities before you read this KB.  See how the KB has been written, I suppose that these two parameters can be changed.  Can you point me in the right direction for how to do this?  I have a computer multiboot (XP Pro and Vista Ultimate Edition) and I would change the date of age never delete a restore point, because the computer is rarely used nowadays.

  "I don't know that when you install SP3 and it goes well, a single method to uninstall SP3 is to restore the system to the time before SP3 was installed:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950249

  This would mean that you would still RPs after that installation of SP3 (if things were favorably) and that was my observation. »

  • When I started to have problems, I simply started from scratch with a Destructive Restore process.  When I'm really frustrated after several failures, I started looking for a quicker way to get back to a point just before I installed SP3 and found this KB.  After that, it was the safe boot mode and using the Control Panel Add/Remove programs to remove the SP3.  And I got very, very familiar with the process!   Laughing out loud

  "Other things I can think can remove all restore Points are third party maintenance and system cleaning tools, poorly designed or introducing a third part malfunction anti malware tools, etc..".  Malicious software can disable the system restore (temporarily of course), but I never saw remove Restore Points.  The XP disk cleanup will also delete all but the most recent restore Point. »

  • Other Easeus Partition Manager, I never got far enough along to try any other third party software.  My "modus operandi" is updated completely OS and Internet Explorer before I install any other software and update it.  However, with the idea of the recovery Partition, do not not the software isn't an option.

  "If they are all absent, it always seems that a human element involved somewhere."

  • I learned long ago, the days of 8-bit, unless there is a real hardware failure, almost all computer problems can be tracked to a human being.
  • Not all system restore points were missing, just the first I created which is involved by creating a restore point after you change the system, such as the removal of my friend doesn't use software.  For example the software to connect to an ISP with a modem.  They got the DSL.   :-)
  • All deletions of software would help speed up the computer for his own use.  The rest of the family is like me today, Mac users.   :-)

  "To answer your question:

  The settings default for the accumulation of Restore Points is 12% of the size of the monitored hard drive or 90 days (both values are adjustable of course).  Microsoft seems to draw attention to the way in which the Restore Points "live."   "Then, the oldest Restore Points will start to get deleted to make room for new Restore Points (see also KB950249).

  • 12%, eh?  Is it possible, in fact, I have exceeded this number by 12% by creating too many restore points?  Knowing what I was doing, which seems to be a possiblity says, as restoring all points were never deleted, only the earlier.

  I'll certainly post the info you suggested in the post on the SP3 forum.

  "Do or do not. There is no test. »

  • "Luke, the force is with you." :-)

• system restore points when they and how do I remove them

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Behold, it is I reinstalled Vista and now my portion of my hard drive recovery is almost full and he tells me to delete some of my restore points which could clear enough space to take care of the necessary space.  I tried to find files to restore and no luck in that area someone can lend a hand in this area pease.

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  Hello

  Don't forget to check with the system manufacturer for instructions, as the recovery of your system and the
  Restore points should not have one impact on the other. Did you use OEM manufacturer system
  disc to re - install Windows?

  Phantom memory also holds your restore VSSadmin points it defines parameters.

  How to create a Vista System Restore Point
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76332-system-restore-point-create.html

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html
  How to turn System Restore on or off in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/66971-system-restore.html

  Adjustment of the amount of disk space, System Restore uses for restore points
  http://bertk.MVPs.org/html/diskspacev.html

  How to change how much Space System Restore can use
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76227-system-restore-disk-space.html
  http://www.Petri.co.il/change_amount_of_disk_space_used_by_system_restore_in_vista.htm

  ShadowStorage vssadmin commands
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755866 (WS.10) .aspx
  http://technet2.Microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/89d2e411-6977-4808-9AD5-476c9eaecaa51033.mspx?mfr=true

  Guide to Windows Vista system restore
  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial143.html

  Expiration errors occur in Volume Shadow Copy service writers, and shadow copies are lost during
  backup and at the time when there are high levels of input/output
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?ID=826936

  A good utility:

  Explorer of the shadow - free
  http://www.ShadowExplorer.com/

  -Free - CCleaner can also see Restore Points and remove everything except the last.
  Tools - System Restore
  http://www.Piriform.com/CCleaner

  CCleaner - Forums
  http://Forum.Piriform.com/

  Hope these helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• What are the files keep system restore points?

  I do a cleaning disc, but every time I did that it deletes my system restore points. What file I have to uncheck to prevent delete my system restore points?

  Thank you

  Hello

  Delete files using disk cleanup
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup#delete-files-using-disk-cleanup=Windows-7

  Clean all the files on the computer:

  System Restore and shadow copies. With this option, you can remove all but the most recent point on the restore disc.

  Use system restore to return your system files to an earlier point in time, restore points. If your computer is running normally, you can save disk space by removing the previous restore points.

  In some editions of Windows 7, restore points can include previous versions of files, called the shots and backup images created with Windows complete PC Backup. These files and images will also be deleted. For more information about system restore, refer to what is system restore?

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• System restore points keep deleted by the system

  Recently, I have activated the protection settings for windows 8 and define the use of storage 10 GB max. Every time before the update of the system, I'll create a manually restore point. But after a few days, the system will change the disk space maximum at 0 kb system restore point and remove the point of restoration that I created. Even if the protection settings is always on. sfc/scannow and re - install windows 8 does not resolve. No idea how to solve this problem?

  Dual-boot
  1. Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
  2. Windows 8 Pro 32-bit

  Peterson,

  It is a common problem with Windows dual-boot configuration. Windows 8 restore points are physically deleted by Windows 7 when you log out of Windows 8 and boots in Windows 7. There are several workaround solutions to stop this behavior. A such work-around is to use the Bitlocker feature on the volume on Windows 8.

  BitLocker is a feature of security integrated into Windows 8. When it is enabled on the volume on which Windows 8 restore points are enabled, then it is inaccessible to the Windows 7 Volume when you start in.

  There are some other solutions workaround to make some registry changes. But it can be risky If you're not good with computers. Here is an article that tells you about the same problem on Windows 7, when it is configured to dual boot with an earlier Windows operating system.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/926185/en-us

• System Restore does not work despite the train different restore points

  Despite all the restoration in train points highlighted that it will not restore only get the same attempt to message one another restore point

  Garry

  AVG does not normally interfere with the restoration of the system.

  Is set up to create computer system restore points?
  http://bertk.MVPs.org/html/missingrps.html

  Why can't you just uninstall programs you put on the computer? I assume you mean programs when you refer to "stuff"?

  What is your computer brand and model? You have a Windows XP CD? What is a Home Edition or professional?

• Windows Xp Sp3 System Restore Points in the process of disappearance

  Without warning my system restore points are missing.

  I checked all the obvious reasons (lack of disk space, etc.)

  I can always put a manually restore point, but when I do it disappears the next time and I'm back to a restore point

  Anyone in the community saw this behavior before?

  Y at - it a known solution?

  I need my system restore to function properly as over the years, I've resorted to using it on more than one occasion

  Any help would be appreciated

  Keith

  I just got the 'volume' down on my percentage for RPs to 200 MB space and he killed all of them except the last RP.

  Then (although SR was always open) I did a new PR and there were two in the calendar.  Then I did another and there were three...

  Then I closed SR and began again and only the last one (number 3) was still there and the other two had been killed.

  Did you present your cursor percentage of volume, right?  If this isn't the case, you should at least try.

• How to restore a significant update to Windows 7 I lost after a restart for an earlier version of the system restore point?

  I am running Windows 7 64-bit Service Pack 1 on a desktop HP Pavilion Elite HPE-350 t. Recently, a malfunction of Windows at startup caused my father reboot the system to a previous system restore point. (He says it was one of several options at startup.) Everything seems to work fine now except that I seem to have lost a critical update Windows downloaded after the restore point, Windows Update Agent 7.6.7600.256. Still, there are in my Windows update history and is listed as "installed successfully", but when I check my updates installed, it is absent. Also, when I try to search for updates installed, I get a message indicating that Windows is up-to-date. I can't uninstall the update and re - install because it is missing from my list of installed updates. So I guess that the re-start to a previous system restore point has put this important WIndows update in limbo. How can ensure me that this update is installed correctly and working properly?

  Hello hakimbenzakis,

  Absolutely, because based on that you are running the latest version of the Windows Update Agent and have the last update to it.

• Is it possible to defragment AND keep the system restore points to lose in Win XP?

  Sometimes my system restore points disappear and I have learned to rely on them.  I heard that defragmentation can erase the system - something to do with the Windows shadow copy service restore points.  Is there a safe way to defragment a hard drive (internal or external) WITHOUT losing any system restore points: both those created manually as well as automatically created? I have a lot of disk space and all criticalWindows updates. No malware. CHKDSK not display any errors.

  Joel-

  I really thank you goes out all the time and difficulties that you have not only to explain my problem but at the arrive at a solution that has worked for you.  I already read the CNET critical user of and download Ultimate Defrag, but have not yet installed it because I have a few questions that may be critical to my getting the same wonderful performance you met.  Not wanting to - by my own ignorance - replace one problem with another, can I ask if you know where I can find these answers? :

  (1) my PC has 1 G of RAM an and a Pentium 4 processor, a desktop Dell 8 years.  Have I not enough resources for the programme of work?

  (2) I have two internal HDs - a bunch of 80 G and 40 G Data - with a 1 t external for backups.  Will I be possible to defragment one at a time so that a period of 8 hours at night will give the app some time to run and complete - especially the first time I use it on every HD?

  (3) a review mentions a setting from the default installation for those who have my knowledge minimum tech. Is it choose a wise move in my case? I only will give non-essential options or options I'd understand even when doing this?

  (4) I need to turn off WinPatrol (Start Menu Manager) and install my Avast AV in addition to all the normal precautions for cleaning?

  (5) should I disconnect from the internet before installing (I have a shortcut on the desktop that allows me to turn off my DSL modem)?

  (6) can the program itself or its installer to run in Mode safe and which is preferred? Of course, I would create a prior restore point I have restart mode without failure.

  (7) a critic says that the 50-page help document is of no use to someone with my limited knowledge. Is there a training video or another type of help?

  If I have already imposed on you enough, perhaps some other experienced users could help answer the above?

  Thanks again!