Windows XP SP3: Unable to start, System Restore cannot drag and drop ALL the files/folders on the desktop and applications, many unable to start, services cannot search, cannot copy or transfer the any files folders...

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• SYSTEM RESTORE! NEEED HELP! All the restore points went :(

  I have an Acer Aspire 7730 running Windows Vista and I need help. An attempt to clear up space, I delete my restore points. I decided a few days later I want to restore to an earlier date; Guess who has no conservation is only 27 minutes ago! : D I need to know how to create a new set to ANY point in time restore point. Or at least when I first took it out of the box. Please help? : S

  You cannot use system restore to factory settings.

  And you can not create a Restore Point for yesterday today.

  Restore of yesterday point had to be made, so that you could come back today.

  You must use one of the methods below to return to the factory settings.

  How to get Vista recovery Media and/or to use the Vista recovery Partition on your computer.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  https://secure.TX.Acer.com/rcdb/main.aspx?brand=Acer

  Contact Acer at the link above and ask them to send you a set of recovery Vista disc/s.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

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  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11, and Acer is normally Alt + F10 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

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  Ask them if you can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

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  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I have windows vista. I did a system restore. I can restore PIX saved on the backups before recovery was made?

  I have windows vista. I did a system restore. I can restore PIX saved on the backups before recovery was made?

  Hi rich,

  What kind of backup do you have?  If it were a full image backup, restoring them will be difficult unless you restore the entire image.  If it was a normal backup of files and folders, it should be fairly simple.

  Here is an article on the restore procedure: http://www.vista4beginners.com/How-to-restore-files to make sure you do this right.  It's a selective restore of a full or selective backup (not a full restore from a full backup) - but since you did a full backup, it matches your process more closely than would a full restore.

  This is a GREAT article on backup and restore Vista process

  http://technet.Microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2007.09.Backup.aspx , but he won't go into detail about the restoration process - considering almost as easy, of course.  But it teaches you a lot about what is possible and how to do it.   It also focuses primarily on the full backup process, but he did mention the full backup and restore process as well.

  Here is an article on the advanced use of restoration (during normal restore does not work):

  http://www.mayankraichura.com/post/2009/08/06/Avdvanced-Restore-via-Windows-Vista-Backup-and-Restore-Center.aspx.

  Restore files from a backup
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/restore-files-from-a-backup

  Back up and restore: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  If the above does not help with your problem, then please go to the special Microsoft Forum dedicated specifically to backup issues and problems at the: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/windowsbackup/ for assistance from experts by specialists in this field.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

• How can I identify the date when the last system restore was used to roll back the pc?

  Original title: how System Restore last used

  As the title suggests, how can I identify the date when the last system restore was used to roll back the pc?

  I can remove all restore points. I've used twice now the beta off Defender & he assures me
  the pc is clean Virgin.

  I have just got rid of a Trojan dropper & a Win 32/AmmyyAdmin. -(whatever it was!)

  I now seem to have acquired Windows Powershell along the way, gawd knows where!

  He was not here a few days ago and I don't have any idea where it is!

  What is it and should I be worried?

  Thank you

  Hello

  You can check this link:

  How to restore Windows XP to a previous state

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084

• Windows xp sp3 does not start after the failure of windows update and restart.

  Hello

  My ADVENT 3217 pc runs windows xp sp3 does not start once a windows recently failed update and restarted. He's just in a reboot loop. The first time it happened I got an error code of c000021a. I tried pressing F8 and try to start safe mode and other options... but still nothing. I also tried to use my restore disc supplied with my pc. So far, I've only tried the non-destructive recovery to restore windows and it did not work. I don't want to lose my files that I have not saved for quite awhile.

  Can anyone help?

  Thank you

  Hello

  · The updates you have installed prior to this problem?

  You can try the steps listed in the link below: how to solve an error "STOP 0xC000021A": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/156669

• Windows Update and System Restore does not work after that the virus

  I recently had a virus on my computer, when I finally had removed my windows update does not work, my system restore will restore to any previous point and my computer seems to generally work more slowly.  Also groovemonitor seems still exists but is not really available to use, it runs in the process but is not available anywhere else.  Any suggestions?

  Hi TedDanson,

  1. do you get an error message when you try to run the restore system or Windows updates?

  I suggest you run a complete antivirus scan using Microsoft Safety Scanner to make sure that there is no virus infection:

  Microsoft safety scanner

  I hope this helps.

• I want to restore my laptop on 26 Oct 27, I did a system restore back up and lost all 'my documents' and personal files.

  I want to restore my laptop on 26 Oct 27, I did a system restore back up and lost all 'my documents' and personal files. Cannot return to a permeable date as its non bold on the calendar except Oct. 27, when I made the changes. HELLP

  Try

  http://www.Piriform.com/Recuva

  and

  http://www.EASEUS.com/download.htm

  If this post answers your question, click mark as answer .

• System Restore cannot create restore, point because the "shadow copy provider had an unexpected error." What can I do?

  Have a Dell Inspiron 1545 with Vista.  System Restore cannot create restore, point because the "shadow copy provider had an unexpected error."   What can I do?

  Hi JamesParwulski,

  Method 1
  I suggest you to scan SFC.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Method 2
  I suggest you perform a checkdisk.

  Check your hard drive for errors
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/check-your-hard-disk-for-errors

• I messup and now my system is not compatible, and every thing is blurry. I am trying to use the system restore, but nowhere can I enter the date of 2 days ago

  I spoil yesterday 8/24 today my system is not compatible, and every thing is blurry.

  I am trying to use the system restore, but nowhere can I enter the date of 2 days ago that do I do?

  Post proposed by the facilitator for the appropriate forum placed

  Hi Michael,

  We suggest that you try to start your computer in safe mode to check if the problem persists. You can follow the steps given on Advanced startup options (including safe mode).

  Let us know how it goes.

  Kind regards.

• Undo system restore option is failed upwards in the system restore menu.

  Original title: Undo system restore?

  My sound doesn't work on my windows XPS, I did a system restore, but not to the point of restoration before the sounds stopped working because it didn't go that far back. but now, I want to cancel the system restore because it has messed up my computer, but undo system restore is not an option in the menu of system restore. What should I do?

  Hello

  1. were you running safe mode system restore?

  Note: When the computer is in safe mode, System Restore does not restore points. Therefore, you can not undo a restoration you performed when the computer is in safe mode.

  I suggest you to refer the link below which will help you put the sound on your computer.

  No sound: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/no-sound-in-windows

  Hope this information is useful.

• Error: System Restore cannot create a restore point.

  When you start System Restore, I get the error message from Web page "line: 166; "Error: unspecified error."  When I continue to try to create a new Restore Point, I get the message "System Restore cannot create a files.  Restart the computer, and restart System Restore. "Restart the computer does nothing for me, it simply again creates the same mistakes.

  Hello

  
   

  1. don't you get an error code along with this error message?
  2. have you done any change in software on the computer lately?
  3. have you installed a third-party backup software?
  4. do you have Norton or McAfee installed?

   

   

  Method 1.

  Try the steps listed in the article below and check.

  You cannot create a restore with a HighPoint driver installed
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=322246&SD=RMVP

  Method 2.
  Temporarily disable the security software installed on the computer and check if the problem persists.
  Important note: 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 need to 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, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.
   
  Method 3.
  Please check if you are facing the same question when working in safe mode.
  a. restart your computer.
  b. when the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information tap the F8 on your keyboard key repeatedly until you are presented with the screen Windows XP Advanced Startup Options.
  c. using the arrow keys, select the desired option of Mode without failure.
  d. press the Enter key on your keyboard to start in safe mode of Windows XP.
  e. when Windows starts, try using System Restore and verify.
   
  Hopt this helps.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• I am currently using Windows Vista. I face a problem that I can't remove all the files in the form of MPEG-4. Error with code 0x800704C8.

  I am currently using Windows vista. I face a problem that I can't remove all the files in the form of MPEG-4. And the error with code 0x800704C8. What should I do so that I can delete these files? Please kindly help me to solve this problem. Thank you.

  original title: Code 0x800704C8...

  Hello

  Did you change your computer?

  Method 1:

  Step 1:

  I suggest you follow the link and check.

  What are the permissions?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-are-permissions

  Step 2;

  Why can't I delete a file or a folder?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/why-cant-I-delete-a-file-or-folder

  Diagnose and repair Windows files and folders problems automatically

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

  Method 2:

  I suggest to download and install the Microsoft safety scanner and run the scan and check.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  WARNING: There could be a loss of data while performing an analysis using the Microsoft safety scanner to eliminate viruses as appropriate

• not found boot device. Please install a drive of system.hard of operation (3FO) past all the hard drive test

  not found boot device. Please install a drive of system.hard of operation (3FO) passed all the test drive I get this message after the recovery disc 1 stops at 36% and tells me to put in disk 2, I just discovered that my grandson was trying to help me by resetting my computer from factory settings off he thinks about 27% complete , it is only 8 and just trying to help this computer is only a few weeks was a Christmas gift its my fault for complaing about windows 8, can someone help me please thanks in advance

  I solved this problem myself thanks all syudents there to post what you've tried I went to bios and disabled the startup enabled legacey mode sucure tried to go to the Boot Manager it was my boot devices tried to use recovery disc recived the same message I have reset to factory settings and was able to reinstall windows normally

• System Restore cannot be started from any level, including the command line.

  Using XP Pro SP3. "System restore is not able to protect your computer. Restart your computer and run the restore of the system again. "Tried Msconfig and the following at the prompt to commande--C:\WINDOWS\System32\restore\rstrui.exe

  Using XP Pro SP3. "System restore is not able to protect your computer. Restart your computer and run the restore of the system again. "Tried Msconfig and the following at the prompt to commande--C:\WINDOWS\System32\restore\rstrui.exe

  Have you checked services to make that system restore is set to start automatically?

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

• System restore failed: no changes made to the computer (Windows XP sp3)

  Hello. When I use the system restore, the program looks good until you restart. Next, I get a Sys Res window that says simply "system restore was not entirely successful. No changes have been made to your computer. »

  The help file repeated that the Sys res window.

  I made sure that the system restore service is, in fact, running. Also the Message Center does not appear to give any errors related to the system restore.

  I tried several restore points the past two days, including a checkpoint of the system.

  The rest of my computer works like a charm, save a program that I really need work. I want to go back a few edits I made (which had nothing to do with the programs of bricks) to see if for some reason, it would work. Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance.

  I understand that you use Norton or McAfee, but I stick my standard "System Restore does not" answer for you to read and meditate.

  Microsoft suggests that if SR does not behave, sometimes it will behave if you start in Mode safe then give a whirl.  It could also be that your SR is reached, you must reinstall (you don't have to reinstall XP - only the part of SR).

  Here you go:

  What is your system brand and model?
  What is your Version of XP and the Service Pack?

  The afflicted system has a working CD/DVD (internal or external) drive?

  You have a genuine XP installation CD bootable, which is the same Service as your installed Service Pack (this is not the same as any recovery CD provided with your system)?

  Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, MSE, Comodo, etc..
  What is the issue that you are experiencing that you think that the system restore will be remedied (or you are just convenient)?  Remember that the system restore is not a time machine.

  Have you ever used the system restore to restore your system in the past?

  Describe exactly what happens when you try to perform a system restore and the error messages you see which indicates that it does not work.

  Some tools Anti Virus 'protect' your system so that they will not allow a restore of the system work properly.

  For example, if you use Norton/Symantec products, you will see a message like this:
  Restoration incomplete. Your computer cannot be restored...
  It is also a popular Symantec problem (well, I'll be polite and call an "undocumented feature"...), they wrote an article about it:
  http://Service1.Symantec.com/support/sharedtech.nsf/pfdocs/2005113009323013
  According to what you use for malware protection, you may need to disable the product temporarily, do the system restore and then turn the products light up again when the system restore is complete.
  Sometimes you need start your system in Mode safe and so that your protection programs are not running, and then do the system restore.  Tips from Microsoft in some of their articles that if the system restore does not restore your computer, start in Safe Mode, and then run the system restore.  It works for some configurations.
  System Restore is sometimes so afflicted or Restore Points are suspicious, the best solution is to reinstall your system restore.  This will remove the old Restore Points, but sometimes it's the only way to fix a broken system restore.  You don't have to reinstall XP, only the part of system restore.
  That can leave you with your problem of unspecified origin that you hope the system restore will fix (using a system restore is usually not equivalent to fixing the problem though).
  Give these ideas some consideration if they apply to you.
  Sometimes malicious will afflict your system restore to prevent you to find and remove malware.  It would much rather you trick into thinking that you need to repair or reinstall your XP when it is not necessary.
  No matter what you use for protection against malware, I do so and then only begin to solve any problems:
  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs can solve any problems:
  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/
  It can be uninstalled later if you wish.
  The scans by operating clean, reboot, test and we can fix any other issues.