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• How to change group policy for the system restore will create restore point

  I recently installed an SSD with windows 7, it's the default OS and hard drive on a system dual boot. I also have my old HHD with windows vista home premium. I had problems using the restore of the system with the SSD drive and read on a forum that the restoration of the system causes problems when it is used on an SSD. I have disable restoring the system to the SSD, but still he had checked to allow restoration on the vista disk and a 500 GB drive, I have use for storage.

  I managed to create a restore point when you are using windows 7 OS, but when I used my vista drive, and wanted to create additional restore points for two HHD disks, it does not allow the creation of restore points by group policy settings. I regularly create restore for the SSD disk and have created one for the HHD Vista since the system restore does not create additional restore points now.

  How can I change my group policy settings to enable restore points to create the disk under Vista. I don't remember changing anything that might have caused it, is there a chance that a horse of Trojan or virus caused this? I have Webroot antivirus and currently aired Kaspersky Anti-virus on Vista drive. I also ran the Microsoft safety scanner in safe mode and normal startup mode, none of the virus scanners have found problems, so I'm pretty sure I don't have a Trojan or a virus.

  To the point, how to make appropriate changes to allow the restoration of the system to work for my two HHD disks.  Better yet is there a way to restore completely all original windows default system settings without having to do a clean reinstall.

  You can provide any help would be greatly appreciated

  Thank you

  Skyraider 33

  Hello

  You receive an error message when creating a new system for Windows vista restore point?

  Using the Group Policy Editor

  If your edition of Windows Vista includes the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) snap-in,

  Follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, type gpedit.msc and press ENTER
  2. go to the following branch: Computer Configuration | Administrative templates | System | System restore
  3. double click on disable the Configuration and set it to not configured.
  Note: If the above setting is already set to not configured, set it to "Enabled" and click on apply. Return back the setting to not configured, then click on apply, OK.
  4. exit the Group Policy Editor.

  If using the Group Policy Editor do not fix the problem, try the registry fix from the following.

  Note: Serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

  Using the registry editor

  1. Click Start, type regedit.exe and press ENTER
  2. navigate to the following key:
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-Software-policies-Microsoft-Windows NT------SystemRestore
  3. in the right pane, delete the value named DisableConfig
  4. exit the registry editor.

• whenever I get the error message and I can not get the system restore or the automatic updates touch

  whenever I try to use the system restore I get the message that it was impossible to restore to dat what I ever try to restore any file were change

  more my automatic updates keep coming up it downloads according to the full upgrade, then the icon disappears, then comes back and he wants

  upgrading again any suggestions

  Hi chuckdutton,

  1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  2 when was the last time it was working fine?

  3. What is the reason for the execution of the system restore on the computer?

  4. do you have security software installed on the computer?

  5. you receive similar message appears when you try with different restore points?

  There are various reasons for the system restore fail on the computer.

  It is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is causing the problem.

  I suggest that you put the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows XP by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  See section to learn more about how to clean boot.

  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  Reset the computer to start as usual

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  (a) click Start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  (b) If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click on continue.

  (c) under the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.

  (d) when you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart.

  Also see the article below and check if it helps.

  Steps of troubleshooting for problems when you try to use the System Restore tool in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/302796

  Refer to the article below and try the steps mentioned, check if that fixes windows update icons that appear on the system tray.

  Troubleshooting Windows Update or Microsoft Update when you are repeatedly offered an update

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/910339

• the System Restore Wizard is already running

  I am running Vista Home Premium and when I try to run a system restore point, it gives me an error message "The restore Restore Wizard is already running".
  I'm unable to install or uninstall programs Is there a command line command to disable the Restore Wizard. I know to turn it on by command line using Rstrui.exe.
  I can't even run Norton Ghost because it can not create restore points.

  Please, any help would be useful.
  Gary

  Hi Groma,

  System Restore has already worked before or this is your first attempt to use it? If he has worked in the past, what has changed?
  Are you waiting for the system restore window to come, but not answered, or you click on it a second time? If you click it a second time, which would lend itself to the error you receive.

  If you have successfully created a previous restore point, I would run the system restore in safe mode automatically from the command prompt:

  Start the restore of the system from a command prompt

  You can start the system restore from a command prompt window if you cannot start your computer in a mode other than the mode safe mode with command prompt.

  1. Start your computer in safe mode with command prompt. For more information, see start your computer in safe mode . If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 2. At the command prompt, type rstrui.exe, and then press ENTER. NoteIf you use system restore when the computer is in safe mode, you cannot undo the restore operation. However, you can run System Restore again and choose a different restore point if any. For more information, see you in the following:

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/6b969e00-d4ec-4D3A-bffe-b96107e3bda91033.mspx

  Theresa
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• After a virus, I've lost the system restore for cannot defragment now. Also lost system tools/options.

  Original title: after a virus, I've lost the system restore for cannot defragment now

  I had a virus which caused problems one of the minor being I've lost the system tools. It now says its empty when I open it.

  You don't need system defragmentation tools.

  You can defragment from the hard drive, then right-click of your hard drive, properties, tools, defragment now.

  Of course, you must fix your missing tools too.

  Here's the easiest way I know (thank you, Ramesh):

  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/accessories.htm

  Part of the answer to the technical support engineer Microsoft does not too which make me think that the MSE has never actually tested this Board to see if it actually works or not.  It's a shame.

  In addition, these shortcuts are not part in the folder in any case.  These things must go in the folder for all users - if you don't want your XP to be ignored.  It is a source of embarrassment.

  I don't know what you used to remove the virus, but I could do that at some point (soon):

  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs:
  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/
  They can be uninstalled later if you wish.

• What is the next step after an unspecified error occurs during the system restore

  My computer shuts down saying windows has been shut down to avoid damage.

  disable or remove all equipment recently installed software.

  System Restore does not complete successfully.

  How can I find the dates various programs have been installed. I can find the programs, but not the date they were installed.

  The problem began in mid-September, so I would like to search by dates.

  I have dates for updates to windows, but not programs other than windows.

  Hello

  This can help you with problems with the system restore:

  1. If you are using Norton, you should disable Norton inviolable Protection before using the system restore.

  http://Service1.Symantec.com/support/sharedtech.nsf/pfdocs/2005113009323013

  2. try to use Safe Mode system restore.

  http://bertk.MVPs.org/html/restoresysv.html

  3 Malware will stop at the system restore.

  Download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware, if necessary in Mode safe mode with networking:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  And here's how to go in Safe Mode options; Select safe mode with networking from the list of options:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  See you soon.

• I have the same problem as the guy from the system restore, however, I received a notice that a prgram wrote a file in the box use windows for virtual memory

  one of such custom of norton of the tip allow the system restore work. tried to uninstall norton online and it locksup after, uninstall the type selection screen. neither work. also it locksup in normal mode, please wait screen after logo & carillon.

  Hi Terror64,

  1. what you trying to accomplish?

  2. Why do you want to do a system restore on the computer?

  3. What is the exact error that you receive when you perform the system restore?

  If you want to uninstall Norton from the computer then use the removal tool using the link below.

  Download and run the Norton removal tool to uninstall your Norton product

  http://us.Norton.com/support/kb/web_view.jsp?wv_type=public_web&docURL=20080710133834EN&LN=en_US

  Important: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you do not disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network during the time that your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

• Virus will not let run me the system restore, and I can't understand how to run a system recovery because there is no return upwards for this computer. It's a basic vista.

  When the computer starts, it must choose to leave a program unknown to the system access everything else it shows is a black screen. When you click on allow, he pulls up a virus scanner that says he has all sorts of viruses, but the program is the virus itself, because this virus program is not really on the computer. When you try to run the system restore, it says that this option has been disabled by the administrator. Also, I can't find how to run a recovery of the system and start the computer to its original settings. Help, please. It's not my laptop which is having this problem, but my roommates computer. Thank you for your time, I've ran out of ideas and was seriously in need of a little help. I tried to repair the system running through prerssing F8 in the boot menu and has not worked. also try the system restore via the SafeMode command prompt does not work either.

  Download Malwarebytes' Anti-malware using another machine. Install it in the
  your roommate infected computer in safe mode and run. Accept all default settings.
  Don't forget to do a backup when offered. I hope you find and
  eliminate the infection.
   
  "crashbbandicoot" wrote in message
  News: 351ebb9b-60aa-47 d 2-9b 13 - e309f4ee035b...
  > When the computer starts, it must choose to leave a program unknown
  > access the system all that it shows is a black screen. When
  > you click on allow, he pulls up a virus scanner that says that there are all kinds of
  > but the virus program is the virus itself, because this virus program is
  > not really on the computer. When you try to run the system restore it says this
  > option has been disabled by the administrator. Also, I can't find how to
  > system recovery and boot the computer back to its original settings.
  > Please help. It's not my laptop that is having this problem, but my
  > computer of roommates. Thank you for your time, I'm out of ideas and
  > seriously needed a little help. I tried already running
  > repair system through prerssing F8 in the boot menu and has no
  > work. also try the system restore via the SafeMode command prompt has no
  > not work.
  >
   
   

• What is the best size for the gigantic memory file pagefile.sys virtual?

  pagefile.sys is gigantic 8 GB of files in Windows 7, I want free space of HDD on my SSD for faster backup purposes, but I don't want to hinder the performance that comes first.

  I have 8 GB of DDR3 memory. What is the recommended size for the pagefile.sys for optimal performance?

  Tuesday, April 6, 2010 20:44:59 + 0000, EcoWhale.com wrote:

  > I wonder what would be the best size to choose for the performance as I have 8 GB of physical memory (assuming an SSD with a lot of space)?

  I recommend leaving it alone and let windows decide for himself,
  rather than make any custom setting. It works very well.
  Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows desktop experience) since 2003
  Ken Blake

• Must system image file be in the same place, that it was created for Windows 7 to detect when you perform the system restore?

  When you restore system files and settings from a system image, the WindowsImageBackup folder must be in the location that it was created?

  -For example -.

  I create an image system on an external HARD drive, then later I want to do a restore of the system from this image, the WindowsImageBackup folder must be in the same place, it was created (in this example, the root of the external HARD disk) for Windows 7 to detect?

  Hi Keylonta,

  Yes, it should be in the same hard disk and if it is not listed in the system restore point it is not possible to locate or detect the folder "WindowsImageBackup.

  Hope the helps of information.

  Let us know if you need help with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.

• type it the password of the account, it says the user profile service Service failed the profile logon.user cannot be loaded.on from the system restore, it said: System Restore could not start. What should I do? __

  type it the password of the account, it says the user profile service Service failed the profile logon.user cannot be loaded.on from the system restore, it said: System Restore could not start. What should I do?

  Have a look here:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947215
  or here:
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/130095-user-profile-service-failed-logon-user-profile-cannot-loaded.html

• 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." :-)

• Pavilion 2000: Using the system restore

  I used the system restore in the past and I know it took a few hours to complete with good results, as it eliminated the problem. Last week, I used the restoration of the system, the screen turned blue and the restoration began however this continued for more than 3 days!  I was unable to use my laptop for so long. I saw a blue screen with an icon swirling in the Center. Miraculously, the day 4, he came back to life, but immediately began to update the apps I had checked to only not to do. It took an extra day. Actually, now it's back to normal. I am now afraid to use the restoration of the system again. What I've done wrong?

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the HP Support forum.

  Could you provide your full computer model - information can be seen from the service tag sticker > > http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Miscellaneous-Topics-Read-Only/Advice-for-asking-the-quot-Very-Best-Question-quot/td-p/83280 ?

  Could you confirm your OS - is this Windows 8/8.1 now?

  I see your previous thread in the attempt to upgrade to W10...

  I'm not sure about what you were wrong (if anything), but

  System Restore is a feature of Windows that usually takes minutes (30 minutes max) in full, not hours, not days. It restores the Windows registry, files/settings of the system to a previous state and is generally quick.

  Do you mean the system recovery or system reset/refresh?

  These are different things. These restore original Windows or format partitions on HARD drive - it can take an hour or 2-3 max but not days.

  If these (especially system restore) lasts days, there is indeed something wrong with the operating system.

  Looking forward to your confirmations.

• Ideas: I get the 0x80073AFC error code when I try to use the system restore then, how can I find and replace this file missing MUI?

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

  Ideas: I get the 0x80073AFC error code when I try to use the system restore then, how can I find and replace this file missing MUI?

  • I am running Windows 7 for packs SP 1 or SP 2 does NOT solve my problem since neither one works with Windows 7.  Is there a way to search for this MUI (Multiple User Interface) missing file? The every thing must have himself installed in the first place. I took my mom (she died in June) and my brother on this PC as users so even if they do not use this PC supports multiple users. Maybe if I deleted as a reboot and additional users it will solve my problems. My updates install OK but I can't run at all system restore. It creates a restoration point OK but when I try to sr back to a restore point before I get the error 0x80073AFC topic of the missing MUI file. Then, when I spear SR it is said that he could not and no files have been changed because of the error 0x8000FFFF error, unspecified catastrophic failure and could not retrieve the file several times when system restore is attempted.

    I'm running Windows 7 on a HP Pavilion with browser Firefox 3.6.8 browser Opera 10.60, IE8 and Google Chrome 5.0.375.125 browser browser.

    Can you tell me what I try next? Thnks a lot and sayonara for now the guy-Jack McElwee / keimanzero the Scion of the Anime in Brookhaven PA - USA

    OK I tried everything and nothing works! Only added beginners are updated browser Opera 10.63; IE9 (Beta); Firefox 3.6.12 and Google Chrome 7.0.517.41 and Java 22. Of course like everyone else in the world, I had to uninstall/enable and disable/download again and reinstall new Adobe Flash 10 and 11 of the shock wave and they keep crashing too! Hello 4 keep screwing browsers and now I get connection network problems. I run Comcast doctor and did everything it said to do, but nothing works. Oh and I added 7-Zip and WinZip also. Likewise, they will not work! Help! Thanks - K & K

  keimanzero,

  Comcast of Norton Security Suite version is installed? If Yes, who and perhaps malware is most likely to cause questions you have published, in particular the failure of the restoration of the system.
  First, configure the system to boot - How to solve a problem by performing a boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  NOTE: Start-up mode minimum state all the 3rd party firewalls will be disabled. Open Control Panel > Windows Firewall to make sure that the native firewall of Windows 7 is now on.

  Download and Save the update system (or CheckSUR) tool. You will need to download the specific Version of CheckSUR corresponding to the architecture of the system to Windows 7. If you do not know the architecture of the system, and then click the link that says "Click here to show or hide the instructions step by step with images" under method 2: download the update directly system preparation tool from Microsoft Download Center .
  Description of the preparation tool system update for Windows Vista for Windows Server 2008, for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

  Once the download is complete, close all open programs and browsers. Now, run CheckSUR with the system connected to the internet because it will download the .cab for system files. Reboot once CheckSUR is complete.

  Secondly, I suggest that you run the File Checker system while in the same clean boot state.
  To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start and type cmd in the field search programs and files .
  2. Right click on cmd.exe in the programs of list, and then choose 'run as administrator '.
     If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue.
  3. At the command prompt, enter the following line exactly as written including the space between thec and the/and then press ENTER:
     sfc/scannow

  When the analysis is complete, test to see if the problems facing the system have been resolved.

  If they are not, you will need to contact Norton support for the version of Norton Internet Security Comcast to get help, or just uninstall NIS, run the Norton removal tool (right click Norton_Removal_Tool.exe, choose "Run as Administrator"), reboot and then check to see if the problems are still occurring.

  Expert MowGreen Windows IT Pro - consumer safety

• Printer continues to stop & requires the system restore?

  We noticed a delay problem where printer stop printing.  What happens with XP and Windows7, but they show different symptoms:

  With XP, the printer also show online.  However, to get anything to print.  It affects all users, is not corrected by updated printer spooler restarts, restart, change USB port, cable changes or printer resets.  No errors in the logs.

  With Windows7, printers go offline or completely disappear and stop the spooler.  You can restart the spooler and printers reappear for a short period, but they disappear in a few seconds.  As noted above, nothing seems to correct the problem.  It's just generic elements in newspapers, but nothing specific.

  The only thing that solves the problem is a system restore?  We can link to problems individuals patch.

  Does anyone else know this?

  The only thing that helps for XP and Win 7 is the system restore?  Looks like corrupted printer drivers (even though it's a bit strange that you experience on the two operating systems).

  Simply download and install a fresh printer driver is not enough.  You have to clean the old one.

  For XP, see His Article.  The critical step is step 4.

  For Windows 7, replace step 4 with the following text:
  Restart the print spooler
  Open devices and printers
  Select a printer (click only)
  Click the print server properties in the toolbar at the top of the window
  Click the tab drivers
  Remove the suspect drivers

  If you can not do what the above because the print spooler is not running, after return and specify which version of Windows 7 you have.