syst restore missing from syst propties but in \system32

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Doug Epling

When I click on the shortcut to System Restore is get an error stating that
"The procedure entry point RemoteAssistancePrepareSystemRestore could not
be3 located in the dynamic link library WINSTA.dll. I looked, and this file
is present in the System32 folder. The system restore tab is missing from
the system properties in control panel.

I recently had to reinstall XP pro to reestablish the search utility because
it was missing a file. My guess is this reinstall has somehow confused the
OS. How can I get this staightened out? Thanks. Doug
 
Doug,

1. Insert the Windows XP CD
2. Click [Start] [Run]
3. Type the following command and press Enter
"rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\Windows\Inf\sr.inf"

System Restore core files should be reinstalled.

Alternately, you may also open Windows Explorer, navigate to "C:\Windows\Inf" folder and right-click sr.inf (choose Install)

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When I click on the shortcut to System Restore is get an error stating that
"The procedure entry point RemoteAssistancePrepareSystemRestore could not
be3 located in the dynamic link library WINSTA.dll. I looked, and this file
is present in the System32 folder. The system restore tab is missing from
the system properties in control panel.

I recently had to reinstall XP pro to reestablish the search utility because
it was missing a file. My guess is this reinstall has somehow confused the
OS. How can I get this staightened out? Thanks. Doug
 
That did the trick! Thanks.

--
Doug,

1. Insert the Windows XP CD
2. Click [Start] [Run]
3. Type the following command and press Enter
"rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\Windows\Inf\sr.inf"

System Restore core files should be reinstalled.

Alternately, you may also open Windows Explorer, navigate to
"C:\Windows\Inf" folder and right-click sr.inf (choose Install)

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
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When I click on the shortcut to System Restore is get an error stating that
"The procedure entry point RemoteAssistancePrepareSystemRestore could not
be3 located in the dynamic link library WINSTA.dll. I looked, and this file
is present in the System32 folder. The system restore tab is missing from
the system properties in control panel.

I recently had to reinstall XP pro to reestablish the search utility because
it was missing a file. My guess is this reinstall has somehow confused the
OS. How can I get this staightened out? Thanks. Doug
 
Welcome.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


That did the trick! Thanks.

--
Doug,

1. Insert the Windows XP CD
2. Click [Start] [Run]
3. Type the following command and press Enter
"rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\Windows\Inf\sr.inf"

System Restore core files should be reinstalled.

Alternately, you may also open Windows Explorer, navigate to
"C:\Windows\Inf" folder and right-click sr.inf (choose Install)

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


When I click on the shortcut to System Restore is get an error stating that
"The procedure entry point RemoteAssistancePrepareSystemRestore could not
be3 located in the dynamic link library WINSTA.dll. I looked, and this file
is present in the System32 folder. The system restore tab is missing from
the system properties in control panel.

I recently had to reinstall XP pro to reestablish the search utility because
it was missing a file. My guess is this reinstall has somehow confused the
OS. How can I get this staightened out? Thanks. Doug
 
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