System Restore windows XP/PRO

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My System Restore has resorted to Going thru the Normal motions , ie
after a Restore point is selected;It Restarts PC ,& Resstarts ,then
advises one that the restoration failed , To select another restore
point.When implemented the Same result applies.For years restore was a
very dependable feature.Was given this site earlier by a Helpful friend
up the line. http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html.Then I Thought one
was out of trouble ,but no luck.I get Attached-following directions in
Said link.Am advised to Right click .the S.INF file ,then click
install.One cant locate the S.inf file amongst the heaps of files in
attached. Help Please. Walloper. jim
 
RE: System Restore windows XP/PRO

Are you disabling your Anti-virus, especially if it is Norton, before
attempting a System Restore?
--
Mad Mike


"jim" wrote:

> My System Restore has resorted to Going thru the Normal motions , ie
> after a Restore point is selected;It Restarts PC ,& Resstarts ,then
> advises one that the restoration failed , To select another restore
> point.When implemented the Same result applies.For years restore was a
> very dependable feature.Was given this site earlier by a Helpful friend
> up the line. http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html.Then I Thought one
> was out of trouble ,but no luck.I get Attached-following directions in
> Said link.Am advised to Right click .the S.INF file ,then click
> install.One cant locate the S.inf file amongst the heaps of files in
> attached. Help Please. Walloper
 
Re: System Restore windows XP/PRO

Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3) when posting to
this newsgroup, please.

Before beginning a new thread, perhaps you'd like to answer Gerry's post in
your previous thread?
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...uthor:JMKELL@OPTUSNET.COM.AU#28ff7b7410332ca1

Rey Santos posted a helpful link in that thread, too.

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall
(if any)?
--
~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/

jim wrote:
> My System Restore has resorted to Going thru the Normal motions , ie
> after a Restore point is selected;It Restarts PC ,& Resstarts ,then
> advises one that the restoration failed , To select another restore
> point.When implemented the Same result applies.For years restore was a
> very dependable feature.Was given this site earlier by a Helpful friend
> up the line. http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html.Then I Thought one
> was out of trouble ,but no luck.I get Attached-following directions in
> Said link.Am advised to Right click .the S.INF file ,then click
> install.One cant locate the S.inf file amongst the heaps of files in
> attached. Help Please. Walloper. jim
 
Re: System Restore windows XP/PRO

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3) when posting to
> this newsgroup, please.
>
> Before beginning a new thread, perhaps you'd like to answer Gerry's post
> in your previous thread?
> http://groups.google.com/group/micr...uthor:JMKELL@OPTUSNET.COM.AU#28ff7b7410332ca1
>
>
> Rey Santos posted a helpful link in that thread, too.
>
> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> firewall (if any)?

Thanks for Your Replies Fellas. Yes, disabled my Anti virus AVG.Using
XP/PRO/SPS.
 
Re: System Restore windows XP/PRO

Was a Norton application ever installed?

jim wrote:
> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>> Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3) when posting to
>> this newsgroup, please.
>>
>> Before beginning a new thread, perhaps you'd like to answer Gerry's post
>> in your previous thread?
>> http://groups.google.com/group/micr...uthor:JMKELL@OPTUSNET.COM.AU#28ff7b7410332ca1
>>
>>
>> Rey Santos posted a helpful link in that thread, too.
>>
>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>> firewall (if any)?
>
> Thanks for Your Replies Fellas. Yes, disabled my Anti virus AVG.Using
> XP/PRO/SPS.
 
Re: System Restore windows XP/PRO

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3) when posting to
> this newsgroup, please.
>
> Before beginning a new thread, perhaps you'd like to answer Gerry's post
> in your previous thread?
> http://groups.google.com/group/micr...uthor:JMKELL@OPTUSNET.COM.AU#28ff7b7410332ca1
>
>
> Rey Santos posted a helpful link in that thread, too.
>
> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> firewall (if any)?

Thanks for Your Replies Fellas.1/ Yes, disabled my Anti virus AVG.Using
XP/PRO/SP3. 2/ The Same occurs on All restore points. What date is my
Previous thread that you Refer to ,please?.I can't operate in that Link
above !. Regards. jim
 
Re: System Restore windows XP/PRO

No Norton was Never installed.Sorry for lack of Continuity ,re
Threads.One thinks posts have been cancelled. They are to me ,but others
can still see same apparrently!. Regards. jim

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> Was a Norton application ever installed?
>
> jim wrote:
>
>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>
>>> Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3) when posting to
>>> this newsgroup, please.
>>>
>>> Before beginning a new thread, perhaps you'd like to answer Gerry's post
>>> in your previous thread?
>>> http://groups.google.com/group/micr...uthor:JMKELL@OPTUSNET.COM.AU#28ff7b7410332ca1
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Rey Santos posted a helpful link in that thread, too.
>>>
>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>>> firewall (if any)?
>>
>>
>> Thanks for Your Replies Fellas. Yes, disabled my Anti virus AVG.Using
>> XP/PRO/SPS.
>
>
No Norton was Never installed.
 
Re: System Restore windows XP/PRO

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://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum 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.

jim wrote:
> No Norton was Never installed.Sorry for lack of Continuity ,re
> Threads.One thinks posts have been cancelled. They are to me ,but others
> can still see same apparrently!. Regards. jim
>
> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>> Was a Norton application ever installed?
>>
>> jim wrote:
>>
>>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>>
>>>> Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3) when posting
>>>> to
>>>> this newsgroup, please.
>>>>
>>>> Before beginning a new thread, perhaps you'd like to answer Gerry's
>>>> post
>>>> in your previous thread?
>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/micr...uthor:JMKELL@OPTUSNET.COM.AU#28ff7b7410332ca1
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rey Santos posted a helpful link in that thread, too.
>>>>
>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>>>> firewall (if any)?
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks for Your Replies Fellas. Yes, disabled my Anti virus AVG.Using
>>> XP/PRO/SPS.
>>
>>
> No Norton was Never installed.
 
Re: System Restore windows XP/PRO



Thanks Heaps for Your Advice + Links, PA Bear.Gives me something to get
my teeth into. Regards. jim

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> 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://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,
> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum 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.
>
> jim wrote:
>
>> No Norton was Never installed.Sorry for lack of Continuity ,re
>> Threads.One thinks posts have been cancelled. They are to me ,but others
>> can still see same apparrently!. Regards. jim
>>
>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>
>>> Was a Norton application ever installed?
>>>
>>> jim wrote:
>>>
>>>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3) when
>>>>> posting to
>>>>> this newsgroup, please.
>>>>>
>>>>> Before beginning a new thread, perhaps you'd like to answer Gerry's
>>>>> post
>>>>> in your previous thread?
>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/micr...uthor:JMKELL@OPTUSNET.COM.AU#28ff7b7410332ca1
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Rey Santos posted a helpful link in that thread, too.
>>>>>
>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>>>>> firewall (if any)?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for Your Replies Fellas. Yes, disabled my Anti virus AVG.Using
>>>> XP/PRO/SPS.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> No Norton was Never installed.
>
>
 
Re: System Restore windows XP/PRO

P A Bear-I created a Restore Point from MY 'Adaware'box ,LO & Behold,it
my PC restored to it. !. I've saved all your links below.Hope this is
it. Regards. jim

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> 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://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,
> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum 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.
>
> jim wrote:
>
>> No Norton was Never installed.Sorry for lack of Continuity ,re
>> Threads.One thinks posts have been cancelled. They are to me ,but others
>> can still see same apparrently!. Regards. jim
>>
>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>
>>> Was a Norton application ever installed?
>>>
>>> jim wrote:
>>>
>>>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3) when
>>>>> posting to
>>>>> this newsgroup, please.
>>>>>
>>>>> Before beginning a new thread, perhaps you'd like to answer Gerry's
>>>>> post
>>>>> in your previous thread?
>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/micr...uthor:JMKELL@OPTUSNET.COM.AU#28ff7b7410332ca1
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Rey Santos posted a helpful link in that thread, too.
>>>>>
>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>>>>> firewall (if any)?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for Your Replies Fellas. Yes, disabled my Anti virus AVG.Using
>>>> XP/PRO/SPS.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> No Norton was Never installed.
>
>
 

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