 System Restore, Restore to previous time will not work |
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 Nov 13 2008, 04:43 PM
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The file for System Restore is restorpt.api and it's not on my computer. I can make a restore point, but cannot revert back to a previous date. Can someone please help me fix it? |
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Nov 13 2008, 07:35 PM
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Have you tried purging your restore points and creating a new one? It should be safe to do as long as you know that your system is running correctly and isn't infected with anything.
Create a New Restore Point The easiest and safest way to do this is:
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Nov 14 2008, 12:42 PM
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I fixed System Restore yesterday. All I did was to uncheck it, reboot, re-check and that was it. To test it, I made a new restore point and named it Test. I waited for about 15 minutes and hit restore and it was successful.
Thanks for the help of all people who responded to this topic, but the situation is well in hand and the topic is considered to be closed. 
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Nov 14 2008, 03:19 PM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 1,384 Joined: 21-September 08 From: NeverLand Member No.: 240,362 |
Unchecking that box purges the restore points and re-checking it turns restore back on and creates a new point, so you pretty much did what I suggested
 Even if you didn't realize it 
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Nov 14 2008, 03:40 PM
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 Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 11-September 08 From: Goodfellow AFB, Texas Member No.: 238,060 |
your way seemed much more complex than that xblindx lol, just had to give alittle sarcasm :-p lol
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 Nov 15 2008, 02:52 PM
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I tried CC Cleaner before and it removed things I didn't want removed, so I don't use it anymore. So my way was the best way.
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Nov 15 2008, 03:10 PM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 1,384 Joined: 21-September 08 From: NeverLand Member No.: 240,362 |
I didn't recommend CCleaner. The instructions I provided were to use Disk Cleanup, which is a feature built into Windows.
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Nov 15 2008, 03:44 PM
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Forgive me, you certainly didn't mention CC Cleaner.
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Nov 15 2008, 03:52 PM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 1,384 Joined: 21-September 08 From: NeverLand Member No.: 240,362 |
Well I am just happy that you were able to fix your problem
and as always, happy surfing.
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