Sys restore

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Ken

I have tried to do a System restore and I have gone back 4 dates but it
won't restore. What could be the problem? I am using XP.

Ken
 
Hi Ken,

The restore points or the index is corrupt. This is usually not fixable
without losing all existing points. It can be fixed by stopping the system
restore process, clearing the contents of the system volume information
folder(s), then restarting the system restore service.

What were you hoping to resolve with System Restore? Perhaps there is
another way.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
The main reason is the computer is not opening folders, I am getting
popups stating problems with scripts etc.
and I tried to restore back to 26 March.

I would like to clear the contents of the system volume information, will
I lose any files and how do I do it.

Ken
 
Hi Ken,

Pick up this file from Doug Knox and run it, it should reset defaults for
opening folders:
http://dougknox.com/xp/fileassoc/folder_reg.zip

The SVI folder is a hidden system folder that will be on the root of any
drive/volume monitored by System Restore. To open the one on C:, simply open
a start/run prompt and type "C:\System Volume Information" and click ok. You
can only delete the contents after first turning System Restore off.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
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