How do I fix my Restore on Windows XP home ed.?
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If you think it's a virus, try running an antivirus software in Safe Mode. Then you can be sure if its a virus or not. Sometimes the virus isn't really gone. Cheap or free anti-virus programs do that.
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yo boobooed\nthe easiest fix, is to boot from your windows xp cd, and when given options, the first time it asks, say intstall, the secon time say repair, it will do a non-destructive install and replace any bad or missing files or associations.\nYou could check in the recycle bin and if it is in there, restore it
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I am guessing you made the system backup using Windows XP so you should be able to restore it the same way.  Go to START > PROGRAMS > ACCESSORIES > SYSTEM TOOLS > BACKUP.  You will then see an option to restore from a backup.\n\nI hope this is what you're looking for.\n\nGood luck!
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If the Operating System is Windows XP then, you can perform System Restore.\n\nHere are the steps to perform System Restore:\n\n1. Click Start, Programs or All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. The Welcome to System Restore window appears. \n\n2. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and click Next. The Select a Restore Point window appears. \n\n3. Select a date and a restore point, and then click Next. \n\n4. Click OK when a pop-up window about closing programs appears. The Confirm Restore Point Selection window opens. \n\n5. Click Next. The computer should shut down and turn back on automatically after the restoration completes. The Restoration Complete window appears. \n\n6. Click OK. \n\nHope the above mentioned steps works.. :)
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A problem with your system. Go to Microsoft and do any updates you need which may fix it, or go back to your restore point.
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are u referring to system restore? if so if its not restoring to an earlier point try a different point if u havent already...sometimes system restore doesnt work. you might be out of luck with the restore option. if u want to reinstall windows without losing your files u can boot off the xp cd and when it detects your current xp install you can repair it rather than format and reinstall (dont use recover console option though its just a dos like window commonly used to fix the master boot record. this doesnt apply to u). this is not the greatest method because many programs u installed wont work properly if at all anymore until you reinstall them as well. this is a good option if u just need a functional xp install to burn your files then do a full reinstall with a format. by just trying to reinstall the system restore feature in windows wont help u restore to an earlier time. good luck
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This link will tell you how to reinstall system restore.  You will also see a link for a free system repair.\n\nhttp://windowsxp.mvps.org/repairsr.htm
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use system restore, click start, select accessories and then select system restore. a new window will guide u futher. Second is, right click on that bar and select customize , another window will guide u further. Choice is urs now.
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Do yourself a favor and buy a licensed copy of XP.  \n\nAnd when you get it, reinstall Windows doing a "clean" install.  You'll be surprised how much of a difference that will make.  Look into making backups onto DVD or a second hard drive as well.  Once you do a clean install and reinstall all the apps you use the most, make a backup right away.  That way you'll have a quick restore disc you can go back to anytime you have problems down the road.
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Try to do a windows repair by booting from a windows xp cd.  Then continue with a windows setup and do a repair when it asks you to.
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Have you got an XP cd? Boot from this and do a repair installation. It will check for missing files and replace them
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Dont mess with registry base again. Try back your PC state via Sistem Restore. If that dont help, then take your HD to friend, beckup your important data and reinstall Windows.
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1.Log on to Windows as Administrator.\n2.Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore. System Restore starts.\n3.On the Welcome to System Restore page, click Restore my computer to an earlier time (if it is not already selected), and then click Next.\n4.On the Select a Restore Point page, click the most recent system checkpoint in the On this list, click a restore point list, and then click Next. A System Restore message may appear that lists configuration changes that System Restore will make. Click OK.\n5.On the Confirm Restore Point Selection page, click Next. System Restore restores the previous Windows XP configuration, and then restarts the computer.\n6.Log on to the computer as Administrator. The System Restore Restoration Complete page appears.\n7.Click OK.
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See if you can find a Recovery CD or the Actual Operating System CD. Use which ever one you have. \n\nIf you don't have the CD's then I guess you could use Windows System Restore.
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Here is your fix:\n\nYou MUST have an OEM Win XP CD.\n\n1. Boot up with the WinXP CD and at the Setup Screen press the Enter Key.\n  \n2. You will be taken to the Windows XP Licensing Agreement. Press F8 to proceed.\n\n3. The next screen gives you the option to do a fresh (clean) install or to repair\n     the selected Windows XP installation. To run a Repair Install press "R".\n\n***CAUTION*** if you do not see the option to repair the selected Windows XP\ninstallation DO NOT choose the option to continue installing a fresh copy without\nrepairing as that will overwrite your data and cause unrecoverable data loss.\n\n4. If you originally installed XP with Service Pack 1 and later installed Service Pack     2,  you will need to re-install Service Pack 2.\n\n5. If you have any Microsoft Office products installed,  you will need to re-activate\n    with the Product Key code. Contacting Microsoft may be required.
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That seems to have got you in trouble. Well applying patches is always recommended bt it seems some files of windows have gone corrupted in this process. Try restoring your system to an earlier date or the best solution is to back up your DATA, format reinstall XP, Apply patches and start fresh new.
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First try running a System Restore. If that doesn't work you will have to boot to the Windows CD and run a "repair installation".