my system restore dosent work pls help xp windows?
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If system restore won't work, then try doing a repair from the Windows install media.  If you boot from the Windows install media, it will allow you to repair the system using the original install media (unless your system doesn't ship with bootable Windows Media like Sony uses).  Repairing the system replaces all operating system DLLs with fresh copies from the media.  However, the copies on the media will be old, so you will need to update after the repair, see below.  Repair does not alter applications, system settings or the registry.  So, everything that was there will still be there after a repair.\n\nI have done this many times, so there is not an issue with this process (other than it may not solve your problem, but the system will function at least the same if not better than prior to the repair).\n\nIf you boot from an original install media, you have the option to repair.\n\nInstructions excerpted from the step by step instructions below:\n\n"\n   1. Boot the computer using the XP CD. You may need to change the boot order in the system BIOS so the CD boots before the hard drive. Check your system documentation for steps to access the BIOS and change the boot order.\n   2. When you see the "Welcome To Setup" screen, you will see the options below  \n\n      This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft\n         Windows XP to run on your computer:\n\n         To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER. <- choose this\n\n         To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. <- DO NOT CHOOSE THIS!\n\n         To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.\n\n   3. Press Enter to start the Windows Setup.\n       \n   To setup Windows XP now and Repair Install , press ENTER. do not choose "To repair a Windows XP installation using the Recovery Console, press  R", (you Do Not want to load Recovery Console). I repeat, do not choose "To repair a Windows XP installation using the Recovery Console, press  R". \n   4. Accept the License Agreement and Windows will search for existing Windows installations.\n   5. Select the XP installation you want to repair from the listy and press R to start the repair. If Repair is not one of the options, END setup. After the reboot read  Warning#2!\n   6. Setup will copy the necessary files to the hard drive and reboot.  Do not press any key to boot from CD when the message appears. Setup will continue as if it were doing a clean install, but your applications and settings will remain intact."\n\nAfter the repair completes and it reboots into the operating system, you will be required to reapply ALL Windows updates, service packs and patches again!  Visit Windows Update to complete this process.\n\nNote:  If you accidentally choose the recovery console selection, then reboot the system and start the repair process over... this time remembering not to choose the recovery console.
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Try booting into safemode, log in under the administrator account and see what happens. if the same thing then maybe you can do a system restore from the command prompt: \nhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304449\nTry restoring the computer to a time when it last worked. If that doesnt work and you have your windows xp disk, boot from it load the recovery console and try a chkdsk /r. More info on the recovery console here: \nhttp://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/bootcons_chkdsk.mspx?mfr=true\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/recovery_run_console.mspx?mfr=true\nAll else fails, reinstall the OS.
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Restart the system, keep hitting the F8 key until you get into the menu, at the menu select "Use last known good configuration"\n\nIf that works then bingo, if not then if you can get into windows at all then go to start--> run and type ( or if you are lazy copy and paste this command )\n\nsfc /scannow\n\nMake sure to have the xp disc or the recovery disc handy.\n\nIf that does not work then back up all of your data and do a clean install.\n\nHow to do a repair install :\n\nhttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm\n\nHow to do a clean install :\n\nhttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html\n\nHope this helps.
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try a system restore.
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If you're using XP, System Restore is a great tool.\n\nGo to Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore.  Follow the directions and you're on the way!
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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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What operating system do you have?\n\nGo to Start menu, then programs, then accessories, then system tools. Click on system restore and try and restore it to a previous day when it was actually working. \n\nYou might have some windows system files that might be corrupt or you might want to check for adwares or spywares thats in your system that might be corrupting some files.
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Can you back up to a system restore point?  You could try this, if you have WinXP or WinMe.\n----------------------\nSorry that wasn't the silver bullet. From a distance, I can't think of anything else you should try.
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Kindly disregard the previous advice, as it doesn't pertain to your problem.\n\nTo fix your problem, boot to your Windows CD and perform a "repair installation". \n\nHere are instructions, with screen shots, on how to do that:\n\nhttp://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm#How%20to%20Repair%20Windows%20XP%20by%20Installing%20Over%20top%20of%20Existing%20Setup:\n\nNote: When you get to the page you may have to scroll to the link that says "How To Run A Repair Install"
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lock the taskbar...or try this.\nYou could try the System Restore which takes you back to a time when your computer was working good. Go To: \nstart\nprograms\naccessories\nsystems tools\nsystem restore\nThis process is completely reversable. And does not remove your personal files. Just go back one checkpoint at a time until your puter is working good again.\nE
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Please be informed that System Restore can restore to a check point fom the last 90 days only...\n\nIf System Restore does not work in Windows XP, make sure that it is enabled and active. Use the following steps to make sure System Restore is enabled and active.\n\nStep 1: Verify System Restore is enabled \n\nVerify System Restore is turned on, using the steps below:\na. Click Start, and then right-click My Computer. \nb. Click Properties and then click the System Restore tab. \nc. Verify Turn off System Restore is not selected. \nd. If there is a check mark next to Turn off System Restore, click inside the box to remove the check mark. \ne. Click Apply and then OK. \nf. If Windows prompts to restart the computer, click Yes. \ng. If Windows does not prompt you to restart the computer, close all windows and restart the PC.\nh. After the computer restarts, open System Restore. If System Restore is still not working, continue with Step 2 below.\n\nStep 2: Verify System Restore is active \n\nVerify System Restore is active using the steps below:\n\na. Click Start, Control Panel, and then double-click the Administrative Tools icon. \nb. Double-click the Computer Management icon. The Computer Management window opens. \nc. Click the plus ( +) next to Services and Applications in the left window, and then click Services. \nd. Double-click System Restore Services in the right window. The System Restore Service Properties window opens. \nf. Verify Startup type is set to Automatic and that Service status is started. \ng. If Startup type is not set to Automatic, click the down arrow and select Automatic. \nh. Click Apply and then OK. \ni. If Windows prompts you to restart the PC, click Yes. \n\nStep 3: Using System Restore from Safe Mode \n\nUse the following steps to open and use System Restore in Windows XP safe mode:\n\na. Turn on the PC and immediately press the F8 key repeatedly until a startup menu opens. \nb. From the Windows Advanced Options Menu select Safe Mode and press Enter. \nc. When a login screen appears click Administrator and enter the password. If you have not created a login, press Enter. \nOnce the Windows desktop opens, open System Restore from the Start menu.
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Insert ur hp restore disc and restart ur system and keep pressing 'y' once the system turns black and hold it till something appears on the screen but if u dont have a cd press F10 when u start the system it takes u to system restore.
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Start>programs>accessories>system tools>system restore
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Go to programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore
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do a windows xp INPLACE UPGRADE..\n\nAKA windows xp repair.  boot from cd.. (DONT GOTO THE RECOVERY CONCSOLE) when the list of windows comes up choose the option to repair it.
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Insert the restore cd then shut down the computer.\nTurn the computer back on and when it first starts hit control/alt/delete(at the same time).  This will bring up 2 choices load with format and load w/o formatting.\nChoose with formating and it will restore your computer to the original state.
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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.