Unable to create a System Restore Point!!!

Domiy · 02-11-2008, 08:55 PM

Even the helpers on the HijackThis forum werent able to find a solution. After going through a short process, we found out that I had some sort of virus in my System Restore registry. However, we did manage to get rid of it and my PC is completely clean now - many scans have returned results of no infections whatsoever. I told them that my SR was still not working (doesnt let me create a restore point) and they led me to the windows/Microsoft website where they had a step by step guide on resolving the issue. After doing it just as specified, I am still unable to create one. The member told me to bring this up here and see if anyone here has a solution. Please keep in mind I have already tried the step from Microsoft how it says to go into safe mode and flick a few options and delete a certain file and it did not work. The error message I keep getting is "Unable to create a restore point. Please restart your PC and run System Restore again". Of course, restarting does nothing. Anyone got any solution to this? I will be highly grateful. THANKS!

**mike2020learnin** · 02-11-2008, 09:35 PM

hello ,

give me a few min. to check i think i have what you need to fix this but i have to find it scan it then post it for you

mike

**mike2020learnin** · 02-11-2008, 09:46 PM

okay i am still looking

but check this out while i am looking for i have it on paper and the stack is quit large to thumb thru

http://www.theeldergeek.com/system_restore.htm

scapedriver · 02-11-2008, 09:53 PM

insert your XP disk in the cdrom drive / next open start /run/ type in "sfc /scannow".

**mike2020learnin** · 02-11-2008, 10:11 PM

this may work , but i do have the steps but finding them at the moment seam s to be my problem !!!

still looking

Mike

**mike2020learnin** · 02-11-2008, 10:15 PM

hello again ,

was this the steps that you was told to use

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, restart the computer. If the error still occurs, search the hard drive for the presence of the Wininit.ini file, and then rename it. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Restart your computer in Safe or DOS Mode.
2. Click Start, point to Search, and then click For Files or Folders.
3. In the Named box, type wininit.ini.
4. In the Look in box, click Local hard drives, and then click Find Now.
5. Right-click the Wininit.ini file, click Rename, type wininit.xxx, and then click OK.
6. Close the Find Files window, and then run System Restore again.
7. If the previous steps do not resolve the problem, run the following command to repair the damaged portions of your registry:
scanreg /fix

mike

Domiy · 02-11-2008, 11:13 PM

No, that wasnt the method I tried. I tried another one. Should I try this one then?

Also, please note I dont have the Windows XP CD so any resolve issues involving this are pointless to me :(

**mike2020learnin** · 02-11-2008, 11:23 PM

hello again ,

i did not need the xp disk , but then i guess it would be how bad your registry was corrupted

the instuctions say nothing about useing the disk

good question !!!

i will have to do some more research

Mike

Domiy · 02-12-2008, 01:13 AM

Maybe I could just try that method above? Would you recommend it? Unless of course, there is some risk of corrupting my PC or something involved in it. Is there any such risk or is this just a simple and non-risky method?

**mike2020learnin** · 02-12-2008, 09:39 AM

hello ,

give it a whirl

i used it before

dont remember needing a disk

mike

**TheShadowFl** · 02-12-2008, 10:48 AM

There's a plethora of info on this subject here!

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_restore.htm

I've used this site many times for solutions to many problems in Windows XP.

Good Luck,
The Shadow

**mike2020learnin** · 02-12-2008, 10:55 AM

yes , i use kellys -korner also

but here is another one that has a wealth of info also

http://www.theeldergeek.com/

Domiy · 02-12-2008, 03:11 PM

Ok I just tried that method and experienced a backstop straight away. Wininit does not exist on my PC, the search returned no results. I tried to run the scanreg fix in Run as well but it says it is not a valid path or whatever.

**mike2020learnin** · 02-12-2008, 03:39 PM

hello again,

bummer , that normally works / but i have an older system

i will start researching this & talking with my fellow workers

be back shortly

Mike

Domiy · 02-12-2008, 08:12 PM

I really appreciate this. Have you found anything yet?

scapedriver · 02-12-2008, 08:29 PM

without an xp disk your pretty much sol / non distructive repair install shoulld resolve the issue but you will need an xp disk.

Domiy · 02-12-2008, 08:38 PM

The only thing I have close to that is the Windows Genuine Advantage tool and the Motherboard disk for my system, but I doubt they are much help.

**mike2020learnin** · 02-12-2008, 08:51 PM

hello ,

i am back , had some personal stuff to do ,

so give me a few min. to do some more work here on this :>)

**mike2020learnin** · 02-12-2008, 09:00 PM

follow this link to see if it will help

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Domiy · 02-12-2008, 11:31 PM

That seems like just the program I need. However, is there one avaliable for Service Pack 2? That program specifically states it is for SP1 systems use, I however am running with SP2.

02-11-2008, 08:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Domiy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 136 OS: Windows XP	Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! Even the helpers on the HijackThis forum werent able to find a solution. After going through a short process, we found out that I had some sort of virus in my System Restore registry. However, we did manage to get rid of it and my PC is completely clean now - many scans have returned results of no infections whatsoever. I told them that my SR was still not working (doesnt let me create a restore point) and they led me to the windows/Microsoft website where they had a step by step guide on resolving the issue. After doing it just as specified, I am still unable to create one. The member told me to bring this up here and see if anyone here has a solution. Please keep in mind I have already tried the step from Microsoft how it says to go into safe mode and flick a few options and delete a certain file and it did not work. The error message I keep getting is "Unable to create a restore point. Please restart your PC and run System Restore again". Of course, restarting does nothing. Anyone got any solution to this? I will be highly grateful. THANKS!

02-11-2008, 09:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
mike2020learnin Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan , I donated so can you Posts: 3,331 OS: Windows XP Home & Pro. Sp3 / both compleatly updated My System	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! hello , give me a few min. to check i think i have what you need to fix this but i have to find it scan it then post it for you mike __________________ Mike, I will stick with you till the issue is resolve !! Please help the TSF site by donating How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000

02-11-2008, 09:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
mike2020learnin Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan , I donated so can you Posts: 3,331 OS: Windows XP Home & Pro. Sp3 / both compleatly updated My System	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! okay i am still looking but check this out while i am looking for i have it on paper and the stack is quit large to thumb thru http://www.theeldergeek.com/system_restore.htm __________________ Mike, I will stick with you till the issue is resolve !! Please help the TSF site by donating How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000

02-11-2008, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
scapedriver Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 82 OS: XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! insert your XP disk in the cdrom drive / next open start /run/ type in "sfc /scannow".

02-11-2008, 10:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
mike2020learnin Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan , I donated so can you Posts: 3,331 OS: Windows XP Home & Pro. Sp3 / both compleatly updated My System	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! this may work , but i do have the steps but finding them at the moment seam s to be my problem !!! still looking Mike __________________ Mike, I will stick with you till the issue is resolve !! Please help the TSF site by donating How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000

02-11-2008, 10:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
mike2020learnin Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan , I donated so can you Posts: 3,331 OS: Windows XP Home & Pro. Sp3 / both compleatly updated My System	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! hello again , was this the steps that you was told to use RESOLUTION To resolve this issue, restart the computer. If the error still occurs, search the hard drive for the presence of the Wininit.ini file, and then rename it. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Restart your computer in Safe or DOS Mode. 2. Click Start, point to Search, and then click For Files or Folders. 3. In the Named box, type wininit.ini. 4. In the Look in box, click Local hard drives, and then click Find Now. 5. Right-click the Wininit.ini file, click Rename, type wininit.xxx, and then click OK. 6. Close the Find Files window, and then run System Restore again. 7. If the previous steps do not resolve the problem, run the following command to repair the damaged portions of your registry: scanreg /fix mike __________________ Mike, I will stick with you till the issue is resolve !! Please help the TSF site by donating How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000

02-11-2008, 11:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Domiy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 136 OS: Windows XP	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! No, that wasnt the method I tried. I tried another one. Should I try this one then? Also, please note I dont have the Windows XP CD so any resolve issues involving this are pointless to me :(

02-11-2008, 11:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
mike2020learnin Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan , I donated so can you Posts: 3,331 OS: Windows XP Home & Pro. Sp3 / both compleatly updated My System	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! hello again , i did not need the xp disk , but then i guess it would be how bad your registry was corrupted the instuctions say nothing about useing the disk good question !!! i will have to do some more research Mike __________________ Mike, I will stick with you till the issue is resolve !! Please help the TSF site by donating How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000

02-12-2008, 01:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Domiy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 136 OS: Windows XP	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! Maybe I could just try that method above? Would you recommend it? Unless of course, there is some risk of corrupting my PC or something involved in it. Is there any such risk or is this just a simple and non-risky method?

02-12-2008, 09:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
mike2020learnin Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan , I donated so can you Posts: 3,331 OS: Windows XP Home & Pro. Sp3 / both compleatly updated My System	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! hello , give it a whirl i used it before dont remember needing a disk mike __________________ Mike, I will stick with you till the issue is resolve !! Please help the TSF site by donating How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000

02-12-2008, 10:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
TheShadowFl TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 290 OS: XP-SP3, Vista Ult. 64, Win-7/64	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! There's a plethora of info on this subject here! http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_restore.htm I've used this site many times for solutions to many problems in Windows XP. Good Luck, The Shadow __________________ A person with experience is never at the mercy of a person with an argument.

02-12-2008, 10:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
mike2020learnin Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan , I donated so can you Posts: 3,331 OS: Windows XP Home & Pro. Sp3 / both compleatly updated My System	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! yes , i use kellys -korner also but here is another one that has a wealth of info also http://www.theeldergeek.com/ __________________ Mike, I will stick with you till the issue is resolve !! Please help the TSF site by donating How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000

02-12-2008, 03:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
Domiy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 136 OS: Windows XP	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! Ok I just tried that method and experienced a backstop straight away. Wininit does not exist on my PC, the search returned no results. I tried to run the scanreg fix in Run as well but it says it is not a valid path or whatever.

02-12-2008, 03:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
mike2020learnin Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan , I donated so can you Posts: 3,331 OS: Windows XP Home & Pro. Sp3 / both compleatly updated My System	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! hello again, bummer , that normally works / but i have an older system i will start researching this & talking with my fellow workers be back shortly Mike __________________ Mike, I will stick with you till the issue is resolve !! Please help the TSF site by donating How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000

02-12-2008, 08:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Domiy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 136 OS: Windows XP	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! I really appreciate this. Have you found anything yet?

02-12-2008, 08:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
scapedriver Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 82 OS: XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! without an xp disk your pretty much sol / non distructive repair install shoulld resolve the issue but you will need an xp disk.

02-12-2008, 08:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
Domiy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 136 OS: Windows XP	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! The only thing I have close to that is the Windows Genuine Advantage tool and the Motherboard disk for my system, but I doubt they are much help.

02-12-2008, 08:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
mike2020learnin Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan , I donated so can you Posts: 3,331 OS: Windows XP Home & Pro. Sp3 / both compleatly updated My System	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! hello , i am back , had some personal stuff to do , so give me a few min. to do some more work here on this :>) __________________ Mike, I will stick with you till the issue is resolve !! Please help the TSF site by donating How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000

02-12-2008, 09:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
mike2020learnin Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan , I donated so can you Posts: 3,331 OS: Windows XP Home & Pro. Sp3 / both compleatly updated My System	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! follow this link to see if it will help http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en __________________ Mike, I will stick with you till the issue is resolve !! Please help the TSF site by donating How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000

02-12-2008, 11:31 PM	#20 (permalink)
Domiy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 136 OS: Windows XP	Re: Unable to create a System Restore Point!!! That seems like just the program I need. However, is there one avaliable for Service Pack 2? That program specifically states it is for SP1 systems use, I however am running with SP2.