Vista - Creating Restore Points

I know that you can create restore points in Vista manully through the
control panel but I'd like to be able to do this through the task manager so
I can specify the interval or use some other event as a trigger for creating
the restore point. To do this, I need the executible for creating a restore
point. Dose anybody know where this would be located?

If you can help, respond here or email Mockree@medrad.com

Thanks!

Hi Mockree,

Attached is an .xml file that you can import into Task Scheduleler. This
enables SRs every 3 days. I had a little trouble getting SR to schedule but
eventually sussed it. If you have any other SR tasks scheduled, just disable
them to avoid conflicts.

Hope this helps.

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"Mockree" <Mockree@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F5E6C6DF-DCB0-45A4-95E4-3B29E5426BE2@microsoft.com...
>I know that you can create restore points in Vista manully through the
> control panel but I'd like to be able to do this through the task manager
> so
> I can specify the interval or use some other event as a trigger for
> creating
> the restore point. To do this, I need the executible for creating a
> restore
> point. Dose anybody know where this would be located?
>
> If you can help, respond here or email Mockree@medrad.com
>
> Thanks!

but say I wanted to have a certain event trigger the creation of a restore
point. In that case, wouldn't I need the executible?

"Delboy" wrote:

> Hi Mockree,
>
> Attached is an .xml file that you can import into Task Scheduleler. This
> enables SRs every 3 days. I had a little trouble getting SR to schedule but
> eventually sussed it. If you have any other SR tasks scheduled, just disable
> them to avoid conflicts.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> --
>
> Delboy
>
> A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely
> foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
>
> Douglas Adams
> "Mockree" <Mockree@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F5E6C6DF-DCB0-45A4-95E4-3B29E5426BE2@microsoft.com...
> >I know that you can create restore points in Vista manully through the
> > control panel but I'd like to be able to do this through the task manager
> > so
> > I can specify the interval or use some other event as a trigger for
> > creating
> > the restore point. To do this, I need the executible for creating a
> > restore
> > point. Dose anybody know where this would be located?
> >
> > If you can help, respond here or email Mockree@medrad.com
> >
> > Thanks!
>

also, I'm new to this forum, and I can't find where to download the
attachment you spoke of.

"Delboy" wrote:

> Hi Mockree,
>
> Attached is an .xml file that you can import into Task Scheduleler. This
> enables SRs every 3 days. I had a little trouble getting SR to schedule but
> eventually sussed it. If you have any other SR tasks scheduled, just disable
> them to avoid conflicts.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> --
>
> Delboy
>
> A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely
> foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
>
> Douglas Adams
> "Mockree" <Mockree@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F5E6C6DF-DCB0-45A4-95E4-3B29E5426BE2@microsoft.com...
> >I know that you can create restore points in Vista manully through the
> > control panel but I'd like to be able to do this through the task manager
> > so
> > I can specify the interval or use some other event as a trigger for
> > creating
> > the restore point. To do this, I need the executible for creating a
> > restore
> > point. Dose anybody know where this would be located?
> >
> > If you can help, respond here or email Mockree@medrad.com
> >
> > Thanks!
>

Hi Mockree,

Sorry for the delay. Open my first reply (date 21/06/07). Right top of the
window is a paperclip icon, click on this and an option to save attachment
is there. Save the attachment SR 3 day.xml to any convenient place (virus
scan if you want to, it is clean).

To import, Start Orb/Control Panel/Admin Tools/ Task Scheduler Then click on
the "arrows" in the left pane to open Library/Microsoft/Windows and then
click SystemRestore (2/3 of the way down). Click Import task in the Right
Pane and navigate to where you saved SR 3Day. Click on that file and all is
done.

Of course I don't know what your "certain events" are. SR 3 Day, as the name
suggests will create a SR every 3 days or at next boot after three days. If
this is no use to you, then ignore me and I will go away } Otherwise, go
to the same SystemRestore item and play about with the Create Task or Create
Basic Task. Never having done this myself I can't help any more.

Post again with more specific requirements for your "certain events",
perhaps a more knowledgeable person will assist.

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"Mockree" <Mockree@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> also, I'm new to this forum, and I can't find where to download the
> attachment you spoke of.
>
> "Delboy" wrote:
>
>> Hi Mockree,
>>
>> Attached is an .xml file that you can import into Task Scheduleler. This
>> enables SRs every 3 days. I had a little trouble getting SR to schedule
>> but
>> eventually sussed it. If you have any other SR tasks scheduled, just
>> disable
>> them to avoid conflicts.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Delboy
>>
>> A common mistake that people make when trying to design something
>> completely
>> foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
>>
>> Douglas Adams
>> "Mockree" <Mockree@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:F5E6C6DF-DCB0-45A4-95E4-3B29E5426BE2@microsoft.com...
>> >I know that you can create restore points in Vista manully through the
>> > control panel but I'd like to be able to do this through the task
>> > manager
>> > so
>> > I can specify the interval or use some other event as a trigger for
>> > creating
>> > the restore point. To do this, I need the executible for creating a
>> > restore
>> > point. Dose anybody know where this would be located?
>> >
>> > If you can help, respond here or email Mockree@medrad.com
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>>

Hi Mockree,

Go to the link below. It will show you how to make a one click "Create a Restore Point" shortcut.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/72805-system-restore-point.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

thanks shawn. I was able to create the shortcut, but for some reason it
doesn't work. System Restore is turned on. any ideas?

"brink" wrote:

>
> Mockree;354481 Wrote:
> > I know that you can create restore points in Vista manully through the
> > control panel but I'd like to be able to do this through the task
> > manager so
> > I can specify the interval or use some other event as a trigger for
> > creating
> > the restore point. To do this, I need the executible for creating a
> > restore
> > point. Dose anybody know where this would be located?
> >
> > If you can help, respond here or email Mockree@medrad.com
> >
> > Thanks!
>
> Hi Mockree,
>
> Go to the link below. It will show you how to make a one click "Create
> a Restore Point" shortcut.
>
> 'http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/72805-system-restore-point.html'
> (http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/72...ore-point.html)
>
> Hope this helps,
> Shawn
>
>
> --
> brink
>
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Hi Mockree,

When you click on the shortcut to create a restore point, it will (suppose to) create one with out any notification or any pop up windows. Check and see if the new restore point's date and time is listed with your other restore points.

Shawn

I did check. Didn't see it listed

"brink" wrote:

>
> Mockree;358937 Wrote:
> > thanks shawn. I was able to create the shortcut, but for some reason it
> > doesn't work. System Restore is turned on. any ideas?
> >
> >
>
> Hi Mockree,
>
> When you click on the shortcut to create a restore point, it will
> (suppose to) create one with out any notification or any pop up windows.
> Check and see if the new restore point's date is listed with your other
> restore points.
>
> Shawn
>
>
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> brink
>
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>

Ok Mockree,

Try right clicking the new shortcut and click "Run as Administator" to see if it helps any. I don't understand yet why it wouldn't be working for you. It's been reported to work for others. I'll have to investigate more on different system setups to see if that makes any difference or not.

Do you have UAC off?
What type of user account are you using?
Have you ever disabled System Restore before on your current setup?
Anything installed out of the ordinary that might interfere?

Shawn