Windows xp sp3 affects system restore function

[Guest Peter]

I just installed Windows xp sp3. But after the installation I found

out that Windows system restore function in

Accessories-> System Tools ->System Restore

does not work any more. I clicked on the icon but it ideos not load.

What is hapenning here because of sp3?

[Guest windmap]

Re: Windows xp sp3 affects system restore function

 

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer(

950249) - Describes how to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) from your

computer.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249/en-us

 

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3(950717)

Recommends steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3. Also

includes troubleshooting information.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

 

 

"Peter" <peter@nomorenewspamin.ca> wrote in message

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>I just installed Windows xp sp3. But after the installation I found

> out that Windows system restore function in

> Accessories-> System Tools ->System Restore

> does not work any more. I clicked on the icon but it ideos not load.

> What is hapenning here because of sp3?

>

[Guest Unknown]

Re: Windows xp sp3 affects system restore function

 

Do a disk cleanup, and defrag then try system restore.

"Peter" <peter@nomorenewspamin.ca> wrote in message

news:orio841ke4nsqcb4kadms36e3jhqtgjj3f@4ax.com...

>I just installed Windows xp sp3. But after the installation I found

> out that Windows system restore function in

> Accessories-> System Tools ->System Restore

> does not work any more. I clicked on the icon but it ideos not load.

> What is hapenning here because of sp3?

>

[Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Windows xp sp3 affects system restore function

 

Cannot reproduce here.

 

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for

Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and

e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

 

.. US:

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

 

.. CA:

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131

 

.. UK:

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131

 

.. AU:

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

 

.. Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select

Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3

--

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

 

 

Peter wrote:

> I just installed Windows xp sp3. But after the installation I found

> out that Windows system restore function in

> Accessories-> System Tools ->System Restore

> does not work any more. I clicked on the icon but it ideos not load.

> What is hapenning here because of sp3?

[Guest Peter]

Re: Windows xp sp3 affects system restore function

 

On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:33:31 +0530, "windmap" <windmap@gmail.com>

wrote:

 

Should I remove sp3, then set a checkpoint and then reinstall sp3?

>How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer(

>950249) - Describes how to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) from your

>computer.

>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249/en-us

>

>Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3(950717)

> Recommends steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3. Also

>includes troubleshooting information.

>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

>

>

>"Peter" <peter@nomorenewspamin.ca> wrote in message

>news:orio841ke4nsqcb4kadms36e3jhqtgjj3f@4ax.com...

>>I just installed Windows xp sp3. But after the installation I found

>> out that Windows system restore function in

>> Accessories-> System Tools ->System Restore

>> does not work any more. I clicked on the icon but it ideos not load.

>> What is hapenning here because of sp3?

>>

>

[Guest Gary S. Terhune]

Re: Windows xp sp3 affects system restore function

 

This looks interesting...

http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles/archive/r1101/23r01/23r01.asp

 

This might come in useful during your t-shooting:

http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=279736

 

When you try a manual start of SR, you might run into this issue:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/841568

 

--

Gary S. Terhune

MS-MVP Shell/User

http://grystmill.com

 

"Peter" <peter@nomorenewspamin.ca> wrote in message

news:orio841ke4nsqcb4kadms36e3jhqtgjj3f@4ax.com...

>I just installed Windows xp sp3. But after the installation I found

> out that Windows system restore function in

> Accessories-> System Tools ->System Restore

> does not work any more. I clicked on the icon but it ideos not load.

> What is hapenning here because of sp3?

>

[Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Windows xp sp3 affects system restore function

 

A Restore Point will be created automatically shortly after you uninstall

SP3 and reboot...but there'd be no harm in creating one manually, Peter.

 

Peter wrote:

> On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:33:31 +0530, "windmap" <windmap@gmail.com>

> wrote:

>

> Should I remove sp3, then set a checkpoint and then reinstall sp3?

>

>> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer(

>> 950249) - Describes how to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) from

>> your

>> computer.

>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249/en-us

>>

>> Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3(950717)

>> Recommends steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.

>> Also

>> includes troubleshooting information.

>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

>>

>>

>> "Peter" <peter@nomorenewspamin.ca> wrote in message

>> news:orio841ke4nsqcb4kadms36e3jhqtgjj3f@4ax.com...

>>> I just installed Windows xp sp3. But after the installation I found

>>> out that Windows system restore function in

>>> Accessories-> System Tools ->System Restore

>>> does not work any more. I clicked on the icon but it ideos not load.

>>> What is hapenning here because of sp3?

[Guest windmap]

Re: Windows xp sp3 affects system restore function

 

You dont have to set the restore point before install.Installer would

automatically set the restore point when you start the Sp3 installation

wizard.

 

"Peter" <peter@nomorenewspamin.ca> wrote in message

news:g2ts84p8bgrpopblmec7sib9v3393dqnnp@4ax.com...

> On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:33:31 +0530, "windmap" <windmap@gmail.com>

> wrote:

>

> Should I remove sp3, then set a checkpoint and then reinstall sp3?

>

>>How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer(

>>950249) - Describes how to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) from

>>your

>>computer.

>>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249/en-us

>>

>>Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3(950717)

>> Recommends steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.

>> Also

>>includes troubleshooting information.

>>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

>>

>>

>>"Peter" <peter@nomorenewspamin.ca> wrote in message

>>news:orio841ke4nsqcb4kadms36e3jhqtgjj3f@4ax.com...

>>>I just installed Windows xp sp3. But after the installation I found

>>> out that Windows system restore function in

>>> Accessories-> System Tools ->System Restore

>>> does not work any more. I clicked on the icon but it ideos not load.

>>> What is hapenning here because of sp3?

>>>

>>

>

[Guest Peter]

Re: Windows xp sp3 affects system restore function

 

On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:43:35 -0400, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"

<PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote:

 

I just uninstall sp3. Now, I found another problem.

The Accessories-> System Tools ->System Restore function still does

not work. I clicked on the icon but it does not load. It seems that it

may not be related to sp3. So, is it possible to reinstall the System

Restore function?

 

>A Restore Point will be created automatically shortly after you uninstall

>SP3 and reboot...but there'd be no harm in creating one manually, Peter.

>

>Peter wrote:

>> On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:33:31 +0530, "windmap" <windmap@gmail.com>

>> wrote:

>>

>> Should I remove sp3, then set a checkpoint and then reinstall sp3?

>>

>>> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer(

>>> 950249) - Describes how to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) from

>>> your

>>> computer.

>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249/en-us

>>>

>>> Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3(950717)

>>> Recommends steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.

>>> Also

>>> includes troubleshooting information.

>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

>>>

>>>

>>> "Peter" <peter@nomorenewspamin.ca> wrote in message

>>> news:orio841ke4nsqcb4kadms36e3jhqtgjj3f@4ax.com...

>>>> I just installed Windows xp sp3. But after the installation I found

>>>> out that Windows system restore function in

>>>> Accessories-> System Tools ->System Restore

>>>> does not work any more. I clicked on the icon but it ideos not load.

>>>> What is hapenning here because of sp3?

[Guest Gary S. Terhune]

Re: Windows xp sp3 affects system restore function

 

Did you review any of the topics I posted?

 

--

Gary S. Terhune

MS-MVP Shell/User

http://grystmill.com

 

"Peter" <peter@nomorenewspamin.ca> wrote in message

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> On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:43:35 -0400, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"

> <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote:

>

> I just uninstall sp3. Now, I found another problem.

> The Accessories-> System Tools ->System Restore function still does

> not work. I clicked on the icon but it does not load. It seems that it

> may not be related to sp3. So, is it possible to reinstall the System

> Restore function?

>

>

>>A Restore Point will be created automatically shortly after you uninstall

>>SP3 and reboot...but there'd be no harm in creating one manually, Peter.

>>

>>Peter wrote:

>>> On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:33:31 +0530, "windmap" <windmap@gmail.com>

>>> wrote:

>>>

>>> Should I remove sp3, then set a checkpoint and then reinstall sp3?

>>>

>>>> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer(

>>>> 950249) - Describes how to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) from

>>>> your

>>>> computer.

>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249/en-us

>>>>

>>>> Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3(950717)

>>>> Recommends steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.

>>>> Also

>>>> includes troubleshooting information.

>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> "Peter" <peter@nomorenewspamin.ca> wrote in message

>>>> news:orio841ke4nsqcb4kadms36e3jhqtgjj3f@4ax.com...

>>>>> I just installed Windows xp sp3. But after the installation I found

>>>>> out that Windows system restore function in

>>>>> Accessories-> System Tools ->System Restore

>>>>> does not work any more. I clicked on the icon but it ideos not load.

>>>>> What is hapenning here because of sp3?

>

[Guest Peter]

Re: Windows xp sp3 affects system restore function

 

On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:13:25 -0700, "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote:

 

I tried them all already.

 

When I clicked on control panel -> system properties icon -> system

restore tab, an exception occured.

 

The system restore service was set to start automatically, but it did

not. I tried to start the start the system restore services manually.

but I got this message:

 

Could not start system restore service on local computer

error 3: The system cannot find the path specified.

 

I go to the folder windows/system32/restore and clicked on

windows/system32/restore/rstrui.exe

Again it did not load.

 

>Did you review any of the topics I posted?

[Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Windows xp sp3 affects system restore function

 

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

 

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log

to an appropriate forum.

 

Checking for/Help with Hijackware

http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction

http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm

http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html

http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

 

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2

(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in

conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on

its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any

hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to

http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,

http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,

http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review

by an expert in such matters, not here.**

 

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this

isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and

independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.

--

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

 

Peter wrote:

> On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:43:35 -0400, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"

> <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote:

>

> I just uninstall sp3. Now, I found another problem.

> The Accessories-> System Tools ->System Restore function still does

> not work. I clicked on the icon but it does not load. It seems that it

> may not be related to sp3. So, is it possible to reinstall the System

> Restore function?

>

>

>> A Restore Point will be created automatically shortly after you uninstall

>> SP3 and reboot...but there'd be no harm in creating one manually, Peter.

>>

>> Peter wrote:

>>> On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:33:31 +0530, "windmap" <windmap@gmail.com>

>>> wrote:

>>>

>>> Should I remove sp3, then set a checkpoint and then reinstall sp3?

>>>

>>>> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer(

>>>> 950249) - Describes how to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) from

>>>> your

>>>> computer.

>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249/en-us

>>>>

>>>> Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3(950717)

>>>> Recommends steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.

>>>> Also

>>>> includes troubleshooting information.

>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> "Peter" <peter@nomorenewspamin.ca> wrote in message

>>>> news:orio841ke4nsqcb4kadms36e3jhqtgjj3f@4ax.com...

>>>>> I just installed Windows xp sp3. But after the installation I found

>>>>> out that Windows system restore function in

>>>>> Accessories-> System Tools ->System Restore

>>>>> does not work any more. I clicked on the icon but it ideos not load.

>>>>> What is hapenning here because of sp3?

[Guest Peter]

Re: Windows xp sp3 affects system restore function

 

On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:13:25 -0700, "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote:

 

I tried them all already.

 

When I clicked on control panel -> system properties icon -> system

restore tab, an exception occured.

 

The system restore service was set to start automatically, but it did

not. I tried to start the start the system restore services manually.

but I got this message:

 

Could not start system restore service on local computer

error 3: The system cannot find the path specified.

 

I go to the folder windows/system32/restore and clicked on

windows/system32/restore/rstrui.exe

Again it did not load.

 

>Did you review any of the topics I posted?