system restore

clairdo2

19 years ago

Why can't i do a system restore on my Dell 3100

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mikie_gw
19 years ago
You might open the Computer Management window and then look in 'Services for 'System Restore.
Then see if it is set as automatic, check the dependencies tab and expand what is there. Think you will see it requires the 'Service named 'RPC' to also be running.

you might also check;

Right click myComputer
Select Properties
You should see a tab for System Restore.

Is it turned on ?
clairdo2
Original Author
19 years ago
Where do I find Computer Management window ?
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randy_ca
19 years ago
Right click My Computer/ Manage/ Services and Applications/ Services.

System Restore Service should say Started and Automatic.
genes
19 years ago
You didnt mention what operating system you are using, I assume its WinXP or Vista??????
clairdo2
Original Author
19 years ago
WindowXP. I do use Spybot search and destroy, could i have removed something there ?
tom418
19 years ago
When trying System Restore, are you getting a message that says: "Running a DLL as an App has encountered a problem and needs to close"?
clairdo2
Original Author
19 years ago
I called DELL and they told me to do system restore in safe mode and it worked...
earthworm
19 years ago
Strange.
I have used "system restore" at least ten times - never any true problems.
It is a wonderful tool to have..
With a full Windows XP, the computer brand should not matter - I think..

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