Peruse the event logs: Click Start > Run, type eventvwr.msc /s, and press Enter. Likewise, making changes to a system file on a dual-boot machine can corrupt the restore point. System Restore stops creating restore points when the amount of free space on the drive or partition falls below 50MB, and starts again when it reaches 200MB.Īvoid corrupt restore files: If your machine shuts down improperly while a restore point is being created, you may not be able to access that restore point.
Here are some ways to fix XP's System Restore:Ĭheck your disk space: Right-click My Computer, choose Properties > System Restore, and move the slider left to reduce the amount of disk space reserved for restore points (thus reducing their total number), or right to add more space for more restore points. Also, you can't create a restore point while your system is in Safe Mode, so any restores performed in that mode cannot be undone. When you turn off System Restore, all existing restore points are lost. Uninstall the applications using Windows Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel prior to the restoration, and then reinstall it afterwards, if you wish.ĭisabling System Restore wipes out your restore points. System Restore deletes executable files and DLLs added after the restore point was created, but not the programs' shortcuts and other files. Newly installed software is only partially removed. If you created any new user accounts since the last restore point was set, they'll be erased, though any data files that user created will remain. It doesn't affect data files in My Documents, Favorites, Cookies, and elsewhere, nor will it back up e-mail, or graphics files. It will guard against software conflicts and bad device driver updates. System Restore won't protect your PC from viruses and other malware, and you may be restoring the viruses along with your system settings. Here's a rundown on how to keep System Restore healthy in XP.ĭon't expect miracles. If you use Vista, you've got much better backup tools at your disposal, so there's really no excuse for being caught without a backup in that OS (see more on Vista's backup utilities below). Troubleshooting System Restore defeats the purpose, though it can be done here are some instructions from Microsoft for doing so in Windows XP.
But too often I've attempted to turn back the clock only to be informed that my computer could not be restored, or some similar error message. Yes, the restore points created automatically by XP and Vista, and those I create myself, have saved my system from a failure on many occasions.
If you rely solely on System Restore for your Windows backups, you're asking for trouble.
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