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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: DAMKAT13 on July 05, 2005, 06:39:18 AM

Title: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: DAMKAT13 on July 05, 2005, 06:39:18 AM

HI

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME MY COMPUTER WAS SHUT DOWN DURING A SYSTEM RESTORE. THE COMPUTER HAS RESTORED TO THE OLD DATE BUT I CANT USE INTERNET EXPLORER WHERE A PASSWORD IS REQUIRED. AND SYSTEM RESTORE IS BLANK SO CANT UNDO SYSTEM RESTORE. I DID NOT REQUIRE A SYSTEM RESTORE TO BE DONE ON MY COMPUTER (WAS DONE BY A SO CALLED EXPERT, THIS TYPE GIVE TRUE EXPERTS A BAD NAME) DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW I CAN FIX MY PROBLEMS AND UNDO THE SYSTEM RESTORE. I WOULD BE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL.

THANKS

DAMKAT13

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: Raptor on July 05, 2005, 07:10:19 AM

Is your caps locks also affected?

1. Before Windows loads, press F8
2. Select last known good configuration from the list and press enter.

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: DAMKAT13 on July 05, 2005, 07:15:51 AM

HI

THANKS FOR REPLYING NO CAPS LOCK DOESN'T SEEM TO BE AFFECTED. WILL GICE IT A TRY.

THANKS

DAMKAT13

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: Raptor on July 05, 2005, 07:19:41 AM

Are you certain? I could swear something is wrong.

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: DAMKAT13 on July 05, 2005, 07:31:18 AM

Hi again

Just tried your suggestion any the problem still exsist, thanks for trying to help I really appreciate it. Do you have any other suggestions? The cap locks were on before and I was just to lazy to turn it off.

Thanks

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: Raptor on July 05, 2005, 08:27:45 AM

You are using Windows XP?

Can you access safe mode?

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: DAMKAT13 on July 05, 2005, 08:37:42 AM

Yes I am using Windows XP. Haven't tried using safe mode, what do I do in safe mode.


thanks

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: merlin_2 on July 05, 2005, 09:22:40 AM

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chsafe.htm#02

see raptors reply.ok

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: Raptor on July 05, 2005, 09:32:24 AM

I am not quite certain what you can do if you are able to access safe mode.

I would certainly attempt to clean the registry using a registry scanner.

You may also wish to look into this (http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prmc_str_bjid.asp) article explaining you how to use the recovery console on the Windows XP bootable CD-ROM.

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: DAMKAT13 on July 06, 2005, 05:46:04 AM

THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP. I HAVE MISPLACED MY WINDOWS DISC IS THERE ANOTHER WAY TO REINSTALL SYSTEM RESTORE?

THANKS

DAMKAT13

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: Sidewinder on July 06, 2005, 06:31:35 AM

Unless you have specifically installed the recovery console, you will need the disc; recovery is a boot option when booting from the CD.

Are you certain that system restore (rstrui.exe) is not installed. Do a SEARCH to find out. Could be another problem.

Hope this helps. 8)

Please turn off your CAPS. Very annoying.

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: DAMKAT13 on July 06, 2005, 06:44:46 AM

Hi

Thanks for replying. I get the message "windows cannot find "rstrui.exe"", so I assume it is missing.

Thanks

Damkat13

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: Sidewinder on July 06, 2005, 06:59:36 AM

This link may help you re-install system restore:

http://www.webspinnerstudios.com/how-to/system/windows/reinstall_system_restore.htm

Good luck. 8)

I'm very curious as to where all those misplaced discs go. Oh well, the mysteries of life.

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: DAMKAT13 on July 06, 2005, 07:46:01 AM

Hi

Thanks for replying I really appreciate your help. I have tried this already and I need the disc. When I bought my new computer last year Windows had already been installed and I didn't think to check if they had included the disc, I will have to give the computer shop a call and find out.

Thanks

Damkat13

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: Mac on July 06, 2005, 08:11:40 AM

If you need to make an XP CD you could always try this method...

OEM CDR (http://forums.techguy.org/t334698.html)

And if you only need the Recovery Console you could give RC.ISO a try by burning it to an 80mm MiniCD.

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: DAMKAT13 on July 06, 2005, 08:32:45 AM

Hi

Thanks for replying I appreciate your help. I am a little ignorant were do I find the iso file?

Thanks

Damkat13

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: DAMKAT13 on July 09, 2005, 08:09:18 PM

Hi Guys

Just thought I would let you know I have decided to purchase a new Windows XP disc as I have lost mine. I would just like to thank you for all of your help.

Thanks

Damkat13. 8)

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: iammichael5 on July 09, 2005, 11:31:36 PM

use windows me boot disk (winme)
and revert the restore

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: DAMKAT13 on July 10, 2005, 02:58:36 AM

Hi

How do you do that I dont have any of my windows disc.

Thanks

Damkat13 :)

Title: Re: SYSTEM RESTORE PROBLEM
Post by: Mac on July 10, 2005, 01:30:19 PM

Quote

Hi Guys

Just thought I would let you know I have decided to purchase a new Windows XP disc as I have lost mine. I would just like to thank you for all of your help.

Thanks

Damkat13. 8)

Good thinking! And good luck with the install.