Guest Peter Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 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 Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 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 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 Unknown Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 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] Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 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 Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 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 Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 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] Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 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 Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 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 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 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 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 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 news:hpn294l6362ouqadf2ni41av6eooc378ml@4ax.com... > 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 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 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] Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 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 Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 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?
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