Can't Start System Restore Services

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ColTom2

Hi:

I can't get System Restore to work,as I can't get it Started in Services.
Each time that I try to Start System Restore Service in Services I get an
Error 2 that says it can't find C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe file.

However the file is in this location and I do not know what else to do to
get System Restore Service started in Services where SR will work. I tired
one reinstall procedure for SR, but that did not change anything.

Running XP Pro SP3 with all updates on a Dell Inspirion laptop.

Any help to resolve this issue will be most appreciated.

ColTom2
 
ColTom2 said:
Hi:

I can't get System Restore to work,as I can't get it Started in Services.
Each time that I try to Start System Restore Service in Services I get an
Error 2 that says it can't find C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe file.

However the file is in this location and I do not know what else to do to
get System Restore Service started in Services where SR will work. I tired
one reinstall procedure for SR, but that did not change anything.

Running XP Pro SP3 with all updates on a Dell Inspiron laptop.

Any help to resolve this issue will be most appreciated.

ColTom2
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SuperAntispyware
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ColTom2 said:
Hi:

I can't get System Restore to work,as I can't get it Started in Services.
Each time that I try to Start System Restore Service in Services I get an
Error 2 that says it can't find C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe file.

However the file is in this location and I do not know what else to do to
get System Restore Service started in Services where SR will work. I tired
one reinstall procedure for SR, but that did not change anything.

Running XP Pro SP3 with all updates on a Dell Inspirion laptop.

Any help to resolve this issue will be most appreciated.

ColTom2
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Have a look at this very helpful site;

http://bertk.mvps.org/index.html

('How to use System Restore in Win XP') - a comprehensive step-by-step guide
 
Found the solution and only one that I might add. Go to Kelly's Korner

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm Item 278. (Do not click on
Undo)




ColTom2 said:
Hi:

I can't get System Restore to work,as I can't get it Started in
Services.
Each time that I try to Start System Restore Service in Services I get an
Error 2 that says it can't find C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe file.

However the file is in this location and I do not know what else to do
to
get System Restore Service started in Services where SR will work. I tired
one reinstall procedure for SR, but that did not change anything.

Running XP Pro SP3 with all updates on a Dell Inspirion laptop.

Any help to resolve this issue will be most appreciated.

ColTom2
Click to expand...

Have a look at this very helpful site;

http://bertk.mvps.org/index.html

('How to use System Restore in Win XP') - a comprehensive step-by-step guide
 
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