Windows XP3 system restore will not work

system restore going through all the procedures but always says "unable to restore this date your computer has not changed."

Hello

I suggest you follow the troubleshooting steps form the article 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

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  • I have XP and had a virus. I removed the virus, but now the system restore will not work. I tried Safe Mode but clings to the confirm restore point selection. Help

    System Restore will not work

    Hi FriendFriend,

    1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

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

    3. you receive an error message when running the system restore?

    I suggest that you put the computer in a clean boot state, and then try to clean boot.

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

    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 the link below 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.

    If the previous step fails, then view the event logs to examine the system restore service errors.

    (a) click Start, click run, type eventvwr.msc/s in the Open box, and then press ENTER.

    (b) click on the category System .

    (c) click the Source tab to sort by name, and then look for "sr" or "srservice." Double-click each of these services and then evaluate the event description for any indication of the cause of the problem.

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

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

    Procedure to view and manage event logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/308427

  • All my .exe files have been removed. as well as system32\rundll32.exe... How can they be retrieved when no file opens and the system restore will not work.

    Original title:. Nothing works.

    All my .exe files have been removed. as well as system32\rundll32.exe... How can they be retrieved when no file opens and the system restore will not work. I can't install a fixit program or run anything at all.

    Safe mode?

    Looks like you have a virus/trojan/worm infection pretty good...

    Actually, even if you get executables run again - you can be (read as "will be") better off the coast of a new facility.  Wipe and install media with your product key and other serial numbers and installation for other products media you own and restore your last recognized reliable backup for your files.

  • I lost the office and all programs-system restore will not work. Now, all I have is a blue screen.

    Original title: I lost the office and all programs-system restore won't work

    I don't know what happened, now all I have is a blue screen, if I click on programs it says 'empty' can not get on anything

    Hello
     
    1. what exactly happens when you try to perform the system restore? If you receive an error message then, send the same return.
    2 have you made changes on the computer before this problem?
     
    Please answer these questions and to provide more specific information on the issue. This could help us help you better.
    The following articles could be useful.
    After the Windows Logo appears or after you log in to Windows, a Windows XP computer cannot display the wallpaper, a black screen or a blue screen
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/318027
    When you point to "Programs" on a Windows XP-based computer, the program list does not appear, or the list of programs is empty
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/941248

  • System Restore will not work, said that there is an error and try a different restore point

    When I try to use the system restore it always fails, it says there is an error and try a different restore point, I did several times and it still does not work, can you help me. Thank you

    Hello

    This can help you:

    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.

  • XP pro have two problems: the system restore will not work and rdpclip seems to work computer

    I had a virus, trogan, stopzilla online to fix the problem after allowing access to my computer, (it's a virus) tried to uninstall this program, finally just disabled and removed from the start menu.

    Now, in the pc Registry mechanic tool the first thing listed is rdpclip as run from my computer.
    Since that time I have been unable to use system restore from windows system.   only restore I access is
    from backups of registry mechanic even if I went and set on system restore after that I checked the settings and discovered that they had been handed over to OFF.
    I used the restore before so I know it worked before the access help online.

    Is the solution just to disable repclip?   I have access to my computer so that I have to allow access by external connection...
    computer programs run more slowly, there is always time to wait before the update when I try to use wp-admin to make changes on my Web site.

    Former title changed, but explains the problem
    XP pro, has had a problem with virus removal program, it turned off because it wouldn't uninstall.  Now when I run Registry mechanic it shows my system being run by rdclip.  I can't use the windows system restore.  Points on the calendar are lit up but do not work.  Can I use mechanic registry to disable the rdclip? in auto start menu?  If so this might restore ability to use the system restore?

    Hello

     
    1. you receive an error message when running the system restore?
    2. which antivirus app do you use?
    3. what happened when you try to uninstall the program?

    4, are service packs installed on your computer?
     
    To uninstall the application:
    Method 1:
    Run the hotfix, restart the computer and try to uninstall
    Problems with programs that cannot be installed or uninstalled.
     
    Method 2:
    I suggest to keep the computer in a clean boot state and check the status of the issue.
    How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353
    Note: After you have used the boot is a way to solve your problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.
    I also suggest that you scan your computer with the Microsoft Security Scanner, which would help us to get rid of viruses, spyware and other malicious software.
    The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

    http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
    Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.
    Important: While perform analysis on the hard drive if bad sectors are found on the hard drive when parsing tent repair this sector if all available on which data may be lost

     
    To solve the problem of system restore:
    I would sugggest you to go through the link following.
    Steps of troubleshooting for problems when you try to use the System Restore tool in Windows XP.

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

     
  • System Restore will not work for any date and computer says that it is running in auto mode.

    I have a 30 GB master and slave of 160 GB. 26/03/11 I copied a large file of 11 GB of the master to the slave because I received alerts that the disc was or almost. After you have copied from C to D, I deleted the C file and the missing file of the two drives. I tried to use the restore of the system without result. No matter what I do "Unsuccessful System Recovery" is the only message I get. Is it possible to recover a file that took me hours to compile it?

    This looks like a self-inflicted wound / pilot error.

    Deleting files in the Recycle Bin does not release disk space.  When you delete things in the trash, all you really do behind the scenes moves the items from one folder to another folder (the folder to the Recycle Bin).  They always take place until you clear items from the trash.

    System Restore won't help you recover personal files anyway - this isn't what he does.  SR cares your personal files.

    A backup will help recovery of personal files.

    I think it's against the rules for people at Microsoft to suggest or sometimes even to read all the information of any URL Internet that does not begin with microsoft.com, where the previous warning about third party programs.

    However, I think that to get off the beaten track (as they say).

    This is a popular program of third party who sometimes helps to recover accidentally deleted files:

    http://www.Piriform.com/Recuva

    It may be too late for your files, but I would also check the configuration of your trash if you have several volumes of hard drive from your symptoms question do not quite add up correctly.

    Even if SR would not help in this case, your SR expected still works what is another potential problem to solve.

    Now I'm folding stock and return things to the technical support engineers.

  • My system is continuously restarting and willingness to complete start only in safe mode. System Restore will not work even through DOS command. What to do next?

    Running Vista SP2 64 bit on a Dell Inspiron 530.  System will come up to the login window, if there is no connection - will restart on its own, repeatedly.  It will allow me to log in, but as soon as I get on the desktop, in a short period of time, it will restart.

    I am able to connect through safe mode and safe mode with networking mode.  I tried the system restore by selecting many different restore points using rstrui.exe / offline: C:\windows command safe mode.  The operating system is running on the C drive.  Status on C «Ready to restore» watch

    He always enough immediately cause the error:

    System restore failed... System restore failed due to an unspecified error.  The parameter is incorrect.  (0 x 80070057)

    I did not knowingly install something again before that happens.

    What to do next?

    Hello

    Here's how to use the system without a command restore.

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

    And information of Dell.

    How ro reinstall from the Dell recovery partition:

    http://www.Dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/04/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?c=us&l=en&s=BSD&docid=DSN_336966

    Reinstalling the printer Dell supplied disk:

    http://www.Dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?c=us&l=en&s=DHS&docid=DSN_339949

    Reference Dell troubleshooting with startup problems:

    http://www.Dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?c=us&l=en&s=DHS&docid=DSN_343119

    Run the built-in diagnostic software:

    http://www.Dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/04/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?c=us&l=en&s=BSD&docid=266787

    And if this does not resolve your problem, please contact Dell or their Support Forums:

    http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/default.aspx

    See you soon.

  • Why the system restore will not work correctly?

    When I run the system restore I get message saying that it did not work properly and system has not been restored at that earlier time. This has happened several times now.

    Hello

    If you use Norton which will cause problems with the restoration of the system; clear all by doing the system restore.

    You would like to try to make the system Safe Mode restore, because that will often fix the problem:

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

    Use the arrow keys to move to the top or to the bottom of the list of Options > use then ENTER key to select Mode without failure.

    See you soon.

  • System Restore will not work because of this error Ox80042318

    I'm trying to restore my system to an earlier date and this is the message that I get, "an error has been detected in the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS).  Verify that the event system Service and the VSS are running and look for errors related to event log. (Ox80042318). "How can I solve this problem?

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    Hello

    This can help you:

    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.

  • System Restore will not work

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    Hi crismp,

    1. what happens when you try to use the system restore?

    2. don't you make changes on your computer before this problem?

    You can follow this link and check if the problem persists.

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

    Hope the helps of information.
    Please post back and we do know.

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    Hi Vasilisnikolo,

    1. What is the brand and model of your system?

    2. did you try to use a disk or downloaded the drivers from the Nvidia site?

    3. what exactly happens when you try to perform the system restore?

    4. you receive messages or error codes?

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    b. expand the graphics card, right click on the device and select uninstall.

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    Alternatively, you can try to uninstall the drivers from programs and features.

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    d. restart the computer.

    You can check the Nvidia site and try to download and install the latest display drivers.

    http://www.nvidia.com/download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

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    SAS will usually find just a bunch of tracking cookies, but sometimes finds other things.
     
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    If you continue to suffer from poor performance, we get some clarification on your system to see if we can understand it, so if you care to continue allowing angle we know.

    Your system will work generally always better after a fresh install... for a while, but I have not reinstalled my XP on a system I have to 7.5 years and it works fine - I just fix them when he needs Fixin '.

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