No valid Restore Points.

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I have had trouble with System Restore failing to restore a month ago. My PC
runs OK currently. I am about to install a digital camera and to create
Restore Point just prior to that installation. Is it advisable to turn off
Sysrem Restore and back on, before creating the new Restore Point.
Thanks for any help.
 
Breadstick said:
I have had trouble with System Restore failing to restore a month ago. My PC
runs OK currently. I am about to install a digital camera and to create
Restore Point just prior to that installation. Is it advisable to turn off
Sysrem Restore and back on, before creating the new Restore Point.
Thanks for any help.
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Yes. Make sure to reboot after you turn it off.
Then turn it back on.

gls858
 
If the restore points are failing then the restore files are more than
likely corrupt. Corrupt system restore files are of no use to you so, yes
turn off system restore and then turn it back on again before you manually
create a restore point for your camera.

While system restore is useful it isn't always reliable. Perhaps you should
consider investing in imaging software such as Acronis True Image 10. At
least with this you can image your drive/partition and either store it on a
separate hard drive or a set of DVDs. By using the incremental backup
option, you can also keep your backup image up to date. It's just something
to think about for the future!

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John Barnett MVP said:
If the restore points are failing then the restore files are more than
likely corrupt. Corrupt system restore files are of no use to you so, yes
turn off system restore and then turn it back on again before you manually
create a restore point for your camera.

While system restore is useful it isn't always reliable. Perhaps you
should consider investing in imaging software such as Acronis True Image
10. At least with this you can image your drive/partition and either store
it on a separate hard drive or a set of DVDs. By using the incremental
backup option, you can also keep your backup image up to date. It's just
something to think about for the future!

--
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Associate Expert
Windows - Shell/User

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If you are running Norton Internet Security 2007, that can have an effect on
System Restore (and Security Centre).
 
If you turn off system restore, you loose all restore points.
When you turn it back on, you start over.
The disk space for the restore points is variable, and you can
set it to how much disk space you want allocated to it. By default
it uses a percentage, but with dirves so big now i'm not sure
that's such a good idea. i set mine to 2 gigs.
when the space is filled up, the next one gets its space by
erasing the oldest one so there's a limit to how far
in time back you can dial once that starts.
If you create one, it isn't removed when the space is filled up,
it's there for keeps.
You don't have to purge the restore points to make one for
your camera. xp will make one for you automatically
when you install the camera.

mike.
 
Hi Mike,

~Mike Hollywood said:
If you turn off system restore, you loose all restore points.
When you turn it back on, you start over.
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A new restore point is created when System Restore is turned back on.
The disk space for the restore points is variable, and you can
set it to how much disk space you want allocated to it. By default
it uses a percentage, but with dirves so big now i'm not sure
that's such a good idea. i set mine to 2 gigs.
when the space is filled up, the next one gets its space by
erasing the oldest one so there's a limit to how far
in time back you can dial once that starts.
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If you create one, it isn't removed when the space is filled up,
it's there for keeps.
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This is untrue. A manually created restore point is treated no differently
than and automatic restore point.
You don't have to purge the restore points to make one for
your camera. xp will make one for you automatically
when you install the camera.
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A manual restore point should always be created before installing new
software. I have found that most application (including some MS apps) do not
create an automatic restore point during the install process.

Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org
Member: http://dts-l.org
 
Thanks for your input on the imaging software.
John Barnett MVP said:
If the restore points are failing then the restore files are more than
likely corrupt. Corrupt system restore files are of no use to you so, yes
turn off system restore and then turn it back on again before you manually
create a restore point for your camera.

While system restore is useful it isn't always reliable. Perhaps you should
consider investing in imaging software such as Acronis True Image 10. At
least with this you can image your drive/partition and either store it on a
separate hard drive or a set of DVDs. By using the incremental backup
option, you can also keep your backup image up to date. It's just something
to think about for the future!

--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
Windows - Shell/User

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org

The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
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The test failed but the next System Restore operation was successful after
Norton Protection was turned off. Thanks for straightening me out.
Does this mean that I should turn Norton Protection off before System
Restore each time, and then back on again after successful completion?
 
Breadstick said:
The test failed but the next System Restore operation was successful after
Norton Protection was turned off. Thanks for straightening me out.
Does this mean that I should turn Norton Protection off before System
Restore each time, and then back on again after successful completion?
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A better solution might be to get rid of Norton altogether. There are
other options out there that cause fewer problems.

gls858
 
You're welcome, Breadstick. Imaging is certainly worth considering. I
certainly wouldn't be without it.

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Windows - Shell/User

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Hi,

I use AVG's free anti-virus program. I've been using it for 7 years, and
put it on hundreds of computers. I think its' the best free one out there,
and its better than a lot of the ones you buy.
The deal is, on the free version, it's only to be used on a personal
computer. If you use it in a business you're supposed to buy it.

Mike
 
Hi Bert,
Me:>> If you create one, it isn't removed when the space is filled up,you:> This is untrue. A manually created restore point is treated no
differently
than and automatic restore point.
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Are you sure about this? I thought i read somewhere along the line that the
ones
you named yourself were left alone. If not, is there a way to create one
that
isn't deleted eventually?
Thanks,
Mike
 
~Mike Hollywood said:
Hi Bert,
Me:>> If you create one, it isn't removed when the space is filled up,
you:> This is untrue. A manually created restore point is treated no
differently

Are you sure about this? I thought i read somewhere along the line that the
ones you named yourself were left alone. If not, is there a way to create one
that isn't deleted eventually?
Thanks,
Mike
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I am absolutely positive! And no, their's no way to save a restore point
indefinitely.

Can I permanently save or backup a restore point for later use?
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/tips.html#SaveRestorePoints


Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org
Member: http://dts-l.org
 
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