why can't i use system restore on XP pro.?
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type this    sfc /scannow    in the run in the start menu there is a space between the c and forward slash just copy and paste it in the run box and hit enter if you use one of those quick and easy fix-it reg tools it's probably what messed up the restore file
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simply do the "system restore"
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try this\nget it into windows then go start&#92;run\n type in " sfc /scannow\n with the xp disk in\n should fix any corrupt files\n\n sounds like your boot.ini file is wrong.\n search for boot.ini, should look like this\n[boot loader]\ntimeout=3\ndefault=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)&#92;WINDOWS\n[operating systems]\nmulti(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)&#92;WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
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You should keep restoring, going back one restore date at a time, until your puter is working good.  You might need to reinstall some software but that is not much of a problem.  You will not lose your personal files.  \nE
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I don't know why they still make that program. It has NEVER worked.  I'm sorry to tell you this, but it's probably all gone.\n\nYou can try a program like "Restorer 2000 Pro" but I doubt its going to work if you've already re-partitioned it.\n\nhttp://www.bitmart.net/
337367
1. Install again from CD\n2. In Windows XP exist system utility named as system restore. in This programm try restore system before uninstall.
820282
I think people use system restore too often. This is supposed to be a last resort. Everyone so qiock to jump to system restore. Tell me who makes your computer and I will give you there tech support number.
648772
If I could not restore the files...\nI would boot the system off a PE disk to gain access to the hard drive and network. Copy the personal files off, re-image the PC from a ghost image that I had previously created, and copy the stuff back.\nLess than 30 minutes to do all this. I do it every day.
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u probably need to redownload and reinstall it\nor if ur running xp restore computer to a date when it worked
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System Restore might work. I've never used it myself, but for XP, it can be found under the Start --> programs --> Accessories --> System Tools menu, and it's "wizard" based, so hopefully it's not *too* dangerous. :-) Bear in mind, though, that if you restore to an earlier state, you run the risk of losing anything else you've installed since then.\n\nAnother possible option: Did your computer come with a "restore" CD? Like, instead of a proper Windows CD, a lot of vendors give you a CD that will return your computer to the original factory configuration. You don't actually want to *do* that in this case, BUT, if your DVD decoder app was part of your PC's orginal configuration, it's *possible* that the CD might allow you to reinstall the individual application.
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have you tried system restore
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So you're trying to use the XP System Restore feature but get the message: "Cannot restore the computer to an earlier restore point, no changes have been made to your computer". Well, I can't tell you how to get your old restore points back, but I can tell you how to fix this problem so you can get them in the future.\n\nRight click My Computer, choose "Properties" then click on "System Restore" tab.\n\nPut a check in the box for "Disable Restore on all drives". Click OK, then Reboot your PC.\n\nAfter you reboot, go back to the System Restore tab and uncheck the box. Click OK.\n\nNext, go to Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools then click "System Restore". Choose "Create a Restore Point" and give it a name like "Reset" as a reminder.\n\nTry to restore using the new point and it should work properly.
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go to start/program files/accessories and look for system restore. now restore your computer to a point (date) before you erased your folder and follow the instructions through. your system will automatically do the rest and if you did it correctly it will reboot with your control panel in place. if not, then i must inform you with regret, reinstall xp. make sure you backup all your important stuff first. good luck.
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Have you got system restore enabled and also have you got a system restore point for the date when you first got it ?\n\nIf not then the only way would be to use the recovery disc(s) or the windows xp disc and re install the operating system from scratch ( Obviously MAKE SURE to back up any data you have that you want to keep ) before you carry out this procedure.\n\nIf you need any other help please post back.
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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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If you have allocated too little space to be used for the 'system restore' feature, then you won't be able to restore your computer back into it's initial state.\nIt also depends on how far back a state are you trying to restore your system to - if the state you are trying to restore in quite far back (as opposed to a couple of days) then you won't have much success in that. \n\nIf attempting to restore to a fairly recent state doesn't work, the easiest step for you is to back-up any important data AND installation files for programs you have purchased (if any) and format your computer.\nAlternatively, have your pc checked by an expert who will evade this option and restore your pc for you - but it is a costly option.
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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