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Name: norman51
Date: January 26, 2006 at 17:06:02 Pacific
OS: xp
CPU/Ram: 1.8 512
Comment:

I am trying to restore my kids machine and it won't restore.What is there to do.All answers appreciated



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Response Number 1
Name: Johnw
Date: January 26, 2006 at 17:11:01 Pacific
Reply:

I have had good results using this way or Safe Mode, different to Last Known Good Configuration in Safe Mode.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx
System Restore is accessed the following way:

1. It's a good practice to shut down all other applications before using System Restore, as it requires a full-system reboot to complete the installation. Connecting to the internet is not required, however. So shut all applications. Then click "Start."

2. Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Then the program will load.
Here's a screen shot of the program-entry screen: http://www.techbuilder.org/recipes/60402485

Or,

If System Restore doesn't work in Normal Mode, it might work in Safe Mode.
Toggle F8 or Press Ctrl ( depends on your comp ) during bootup ( just before, verifying DMI pool, message comes on )
Select Safe Mode.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001060608000039
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315222&Product=winxp
http://www.whtvcable.com/virusremoval%20.htm
http://www.techbuilder.org/recipes/60402485
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx


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Response Number 2
Name: Bob (by BigBob)
Date: January 26, 2006 at 17:12:36 Pacific
Reply:

"it won't restore.What is there to do"
Asssuming it is XP , did you go to start/all programs/accessories/system tools/system restore ??
Then choose a restore point/date when it was working good

" It'll Get Ya When You Aint Lookin "


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Response Number 3
Name: norman51
Date: January 26, 2006 at 17:24:07 Pacific
Reply:

Bob(by BigBob) Yes I did do it the way you explained to do it and it was unsuccessful.I will try the way John W. has told me in response 1.If you have any other answers to fix this I would appreciate them.Thanks


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Response Number 4
Name: Johnw
Date: January 26, 2006 at 17:32:21 Pacific
Reply:

"Asssuming it is XP"
That was a good point Bob.

After you have tried as per my response norman51, tell us exactly what messages you get.



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Response Number 5
Name: XpUser
Date: January 26, 2006 at 17:32:40 Pacific
Reply:

norman51,

Prior to booting to safe mode to try johnw's suggestion, please do this first:

1. Minimize everything on the desktop.

2. Right-click My Computer icon, select Properties.

3. Click on the System Restore tab.

4. Tell us whether there is a checkmark placed in the Turn off SR for all drive and whether drive c partition monitoring is turned off.

i_XpUser


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Response Number 6
Name: lukeles
Date: January 26, 2006 at 17:37:11 Pacific
Reply:

Restore data? I guess you may use data recovery software. Try EASEUS DataRecoveryWizard, EasyRecovery or Getdataback.


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Response Number 7
Name: norman51
Date: January 26, 2006 at 17:44:40 Pacific
Reply:

xp user There is no check mark for system restore and c: is monitoring


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Response Number 8
Name: XpUser
Date: January 26, 2006 at 18:33:22 Pacific
Reply:

This means that your System Restore is not disabled. Now, go to Start / Run. Copy the following command line exactly as specified into the Run window...

%SystemRoot%\System32\restore\rstrui.exe

Then hit enter key. Does this open the SR Utility?

i_XpUser


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Response Number 9
Name: norman51
Date: January 26, 2006 at 18:58:31 Pacific
Reply:

xp user yes it does open the sr utility


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Response Number 10
Name: XpUser
Date: January 26, 2006 at 19:03:25 Pacific
Reply:

I've noticed your comment in the other thread. Based on that info there is nothing you can do if the restore point you seek is not available to you for restore operation. In the future please refrain from posting multi threads covering the same issue.

i_XpUser


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Response Number 11
Name: XpUser
Date: January 26, 2006 at 19:04:15 Pacific
Reply:

I've noticed your comment in the other thread. Based on that info there is nothing you can do if the restore point you seek is not available to you for restore operation. In the future please refrain from posting multi threads covering the same issue.

i_XpUser


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Response Number 12
Name: norman51
Date: January 26, 2006 at 19:06:30 Pacific
Reply:

xp user sorry about that.I should of put it all in one thread


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Response Number 13
Name: Johnw
Date: January 26, 2006 at 19:10:06 Pacific
Reply:

Just in your new post gets scrubbed Norman, here is a copy of it.

OK Norman, you have some info there that may help.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/techinfo/deployment/appcompat/default.asp
Deploying Windows XP—Application Compatibility
http://www.worldstart.com/archives/computer-tips/2002/08-20-2002.htm
http://www.langa.com/newsletters/2002/2002-08-22.htm
LangaList Standard Edition 2002-08-22

4) Most Old Software Never Dies--- Even In XP

====================================

And putting the info into google got these.

c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt
http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=c%3A%5Cwindows%5Csystem32%5Cautoexec.nt+&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

The system file is not suitable for running ms-dos microsoft windows applications
http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=The+system+file+is+not+suitable+for+running+ms-dos+microsoft+windows+applications&btnG=Google+Search&meta=


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Response Number 14
Name: XpUser
Date: January 26, 2006 at 19:10:08 Pacific
Reply:

No need to apology. Many people don't even read CN Policy on Posting :-) Please repost the question here. I noticed your other thread has been deleted.

i_XpUser


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Response Number 15
Name: XpUser
Date: January 26, 2006 at 19:10:45 Pacific
Reply:

Great JohnW is very vigilant with his postings :-)

i_XpUser


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Response Number 16
Name: norman51
Date: January 26, 2006 at 19:15:20 Pacific
Reply:

John W I don't understand what you are trying to tell me.Are these some pages to go to to fix this problem.If so thank you very much


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Response Number 17
Name: Johnw
Date: January 26, 2006 at 19:17:46 Pacific
Reply:

Only possibles Norman, copy & paste links into your browserAddress bar.


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Response Number 18
Name: XpUser
Date: January 26, 2006 at 19:29:36 Pacific
Reply:

Hey JohnW maybe its time for you to master HTML to make life easier for visitors to just click on. It didn't take me long to learn it.

i_XpUser


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Response Number 19
Name: norman51
Date: January 26, 2006 at 19:36:13 Pacific
Reply:

Thank you you 2 You have been helpful.I will give a try tomorrow it is time for bed.5 oclock comes quick Thanks again


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Response Number 20
Name: Johnw
Date: January 26, 2006 at 20:03:33 Pacific
Reply:

Your right XpUser, even when I was doing this post, I thought the same.


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Response Number 21
Name: Gatecrasher77777
Date: January 26, 2006 at 22:36:20 Pacific
Reply:

Get "Deep Freeze". No matter what chaos your kids cause on the machine, everything resets to how it was when you enabled it after a restart.


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