Unable to do system restore

[patch41]

Hi Folks,I am unable to do system restore, After trying i get message stateing, unable to restore try different restore point, which i have tried with the same results, However i am able to restore in safe mode, I dont know if they are connected, but when i go into task scheduler a popup box states, the task image is corrupt or has been tampered with, I have tried deleting user feed, then typing in cmd msfeedssync enable, but does not help, I do have vista repair disc's would that be my best bet at this point, any help would be appreciated, Thanks.patch41. HP vista premium 32-bit

 

[richc46]

Start with a test. Make a restore point now, From another user account.
Does it work?

If no, try clean boot to find the problem
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

 

[patch41]

Thanks for the reply rich, Will try what you suggest and let you know...patch41

 

[fieseler]

Hi patch41,

Anyluck with this one?

 

[patch41]

Hi Fieseler, Tried what rich advised, How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7 a clean boot took me all evening with no luck, I do have the vista repair disc, I think i will try that next, the only trouble is it takes so long, 4-5hrs and then all the updates unless you have any suggestions, would be much appreciated, thanks.patch41

 

[richc46]

First try to go to search
type cmd
right click when it pops up and run as administrator
type in cmd sfc /scannow
Run 3 times if errors are found

If that does not work if you have mcafee
navigate to

C:/Windows/System32/Tasks/Microsoft/Windows/Media Centre

and delete mcupdate.

 

[patch41]

Hi Rich, yes i have tried sfc /scannow and it comes up clean,no errors, i also tried from another user acount, set my own restore point, it accepted my restore point, I downloaded a program, Then tried system restore, the same popup box came up (see atachment) any other suggestions, thanks for help.patch41

 

[patch41]

Hi Rich, forgot to mention dont have macafee,

 

[richc46]

OK SR does not work
Turn it off
Reboot and turn it on
reboot
Make a point, does it work, now
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/66971-system-restore.html
You will lose all your points,

 

[patch41]

I can get system restore to work in safe mode, i have already done it,

 

[richc46]

Patch, that usually means a program, but which one? It should have worked in Clean Boot if not a driver.
If you do not want to take a chance on losing the restore points that you have in an attempt at repair, I suggest a repair install
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html
Your sure that you did clean boot correctly, should have worked.?

 

[richc46]

Try with anti virus and firewall turned off

 

[patch41]

Thanks richard for all your help, I think i will try a clean boot again tomorrow,the thing is, it doesent seem to affect the PC in any way except when i want to restore, but then i go to safe mode and restore, It just bugs me that i cant get it back to proper working order, and then as a last resort i will do a system repair, Its just that i have done a system repair in the past and its so time consuming, i will keep you informed. Patch41
PS, tipped the scales,

 

[patch41]

Hi rich, tried with norton anti-virus and firewall turned off, same results

 

[richc46]

Works in Safe Mode, but not Clean Boot, its a program that is causing the problem. Safe Mode turns off everything, but the very essential.
If it were me, I wouild turn off the SR to reset it. That procedure has worked in about 75% of the cases that I have had, like this. If you lose your points, you are not losing much at this point. If nothing works you will be doing a repair install, anyway.

I think that it might be a space problem. Make sure there is a enough free space on the Back up Drive.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/335-system-protection-change-disk-space-usage.html
Seven and Vista

 

[niemiro]

If you want we can have one last shot, but I don't think your chance of success is high.

Please navigate to C:\Windows\Logs\CBS, and copy CBS.log to your Desktop. Right click on it > Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder, and then upload that folder here.

Thanks!

Richard

 

[richc46]

Also free up drive space
Hard Disk Space - Free Up and Recover - Windows 7 Forums
Good for Vista, too
Even if it does not work, you will have additional space to use.
But afraid that Niemiro might be correct.

 

[patch41]

Hi Rich, Good news, I got system restore to work, I subscribe to smartcomputing magazine and presented the problem to them,they got back to me, Norton was the problem, i think somebody at vista forums suggested norton was the problem, In the past i just switched of norton anti-virus and norton firewall but i had to go deeper and specifically turn off tamper protection, and when i did that, it worked, I thank you for your help and suggestions, tried to tip the scales but they told me to spread it around,patch41

 

[richc46]

You have been very generous with your rep toward me and its appreciated. My reward is that I was able to help. Come back any time, buddy.