restoring XP

[scarecrow55]

does anyone know why I can't restore XP. No matter how far or what date it says it can't restore at this point.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

What is the exact error message you are getting?

Do you have admin rights?

Are you selecting actual restore points or just selecting a date? My apologies if this sounds like a dumb question to you?


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[cbarn24050]

Hi, the restore function is very poor, do not rely on it. A proper backup scheme is the only way to be safe.

 

[scarecrow55]

Thanks guys, I've tried any date, restore points and others to no avail. I've seen a bit about the restore properties and also the sfc/scannow function. I'll try these when I get home.
cheers

 

[IRstuff]

Your XP is probably honked up and needs to be scrubbed/reinstalled. There may also be some issues with memory allocation for restore and the number of programs you have installed.

TTFN

 

[scarecrow55]

All Ok now. I used sfc\scannow and it restored some corrupted files. I haven't retried System Restore as I don't want to go back now I know it's OK. I've made a new restore point now.
thanks for the input.