System Restore Points

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Hi,

After I format my computer and install my software, if I create and copy the
System Restore Point and paste it on an ext hdd, when my computer starts to
have little problems, move the restore point back to System Volume
Information and restore my computer back to that restore point. Would it
work?
--
Denise
 
Re: System Restore Points

I am going to say that it won't work. Especially if the
computer won't boot up and you are asked to use a restore
point. If the restore points aren't where Windows put them,
how is Windows going to find them and use them?

The best policy is to not even think about doing this and
let Windows take care of the restore points. If the restore
points are taking up too much disk space, then put your
system on a larger hard drive.

Found at:
https://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=3770857&SiteID=17

"Sorry, but system restore has to be on the volume that it
is monitoring.

Ronnie Vernon MVP"



Denise wrote:
> Hi,
>
> After I format my computer and install my software, if I create and copy the
> System Restore Point and paste it on an ext hdd, when my computer starts to
> have little problems, move the restore point back to System Volume
> Information and restore my computer back to that restore point. Would it
> work?
 
Re: System Restore Points

As I mentioned, I would move the restore point from the ext hdd back to
C:\System Volume Information, which is where Windows puts all the restore
points, but I'm wondering if I try to restore my pc to that restore point, if
it would show up as a restore point. My MAIN concern, however, is that it
might damage my Windows installation/registry. That is the purpose of this
post and the question that I would like answered. I know that it would
remove programs/files that were added after I created the restore point, but
those can always be installed again.

To address some issues that you brought up, the restore points aren't taking
up too much space . . . that isn't a consideration. I have plenty of room.
I also adjusted the size that Restore Points can use, from 12% to 10% because
I usually have about 20 Restore Points. The reduction hasn't made much of a
dent though so I'm not concerned about it.

In addition, my computer is running fine, no major problems. I have a few
small problems, nothing serious. For example, I sometimes can't change the
name of a file and I have to use Unlocker. I can change 99% of file names
with no problem.
--
Denise




"Bobby Johnson" wrote:

> I am going to say that it won't work. Especially if the
> computer won't boot up and you are asked to use a restore
> point. If the restore points aren't where Windows put them,
> how is Windows going to find them and use them?
>
> The best policy is to not even think about doing this and
> let Windows take care of the restore points. If the restore
> points are taking up too much disk space, then put your
> system on a larger hard drive.
>
> Found at:
> https://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=3770857&SiteID=17
>
> "Sorry, but system restore has to be on the volume that it
> is monitoring.
>
> Ronnie Vernon MVP"
>
>
>
> Denise wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > After I format my computer and install my software, if I create and copy the
> > System Restore Point and paste it on an ext hdd, when my computer starts to
> > have little problems, move the restore point back to System Volume
> > Information and restore my computer back to that restore point. Would it
> > work?
>
 
Re: System Restore Points

To avoid any problems associated with restore points, don't
mess with them. Let windows take care of them and forget
you even thought of the idea. You're just asking for
trouble when you start messing around with system functions.

I won't even attempt to speculate about any ramifications.
Unless you are the lead programmer of the Windows x64
operating system, don't even think about it!




Denise wrote:
> As I mentioned, I would move the restore point from the ext hdd back to
> C:\System Volume Information, which is where Windows puts all the restore
> points, but I'm wondering if I try to restore my pc to that restore point, if
> it would show up as a restore point. My MAIN concern, however, is that it
> might damage my Windows installation/registry. That is the purpose of this
> post and the question that I would like answered. I know that it would
> remove programs/files that were added after I created the restore point, but
> those can always be installed again.
>
> To address some issues that you brought up, the restore points aren't taking
> up too much space . . . that isn't a consideration. I have plenty of room.
> I also adjusted the size that Restore Points can use, from 12% to 10% because
> I usually have about 20 Restore Points. The reduction hasn't made much of a
> dent though so I'm not concerned about it.
>
> In addition, my computer is running fine, no major problems. I have a few
> small problems, nothing serious. For example, I sometimes can't change the
> name of a file and I have to use Unlocker. I can change 99% of file names
> with no problem.
 
Re: System Restore Points

Denise:
My interpretation may be wrong but it looks like you're trying to
use system restore as a back up program. I use two different programs to
accomplish this objective, EMC Retrospect on production systems and Acronis
True Image on all systems when built.

--
Dennis Pack
XP x64 SP2, Vista Enterprise x64 SP1
WHS, Office Professional Plus 2007 SP1
"Denise" <Denise@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A9EE3073-FF4A-470F-8F8A-E1C6C409501F@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> After I format my computer and install my software, if I create and copy
> the
> System Restore Point and paste it on an ext hdd, when my computer starts
> to
> have little problems, move the restore point back to System Volume
> Information and restore my computer back to that restore point. Would it
> work?
> --
> Denise
>
 
Re: System Restore Points

Won't work. you're not the operating system, and you shouldn't try to
substitute for it.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel

"Denise" <Denise@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A9EE3073-FF4A-470F-8F8A-E1C6C409501F@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> After I format my computer and install my software, if I create and copy
> the
> System Restore Point and paste it on an ext hdd, when my computer starts
> to
> have little problems, move the restore point back to System Volume
> Information and restore my computer back to that restore point. Would it
> work?
> --
> Denise
>
 
Re: System Restore Points

Ok, thanks for letting me know. It was just a thought and wondered if it
would work.
--
Denise




"Bobby Johnson" wrote:

> To avoid any problems associated with restore points, don't
> mess with them. Let windows take care of them and forget
> you even thought of the idea. You're just asking for
> trouble when you start messing around with system functions.
>
> I won't even attempt to speculate about any ramifications.
> Unless you are the lead programmer of the Windows x64
> operating system, don't even think about it!
>
>
>
>
> Denise wrote:
> > As I mentioned, I would move the restore point from the ext hdd back to
> > C:\System Volume Information, which is where Windows puts all the restore
> > points, but I'm wondering if I try to restore my pc to that restore point, if
> > it would show up as a restore point. My MAIN concern, however, is that it
> > might damage my Windows installation/registry. That is the purpose of this
> > post and the question that I would like answered. I know that it would
> > remove programs/files that were added after I created the restore point, but
> > those can always be installed again.
> >
> > To address some issues that you brought up, the restore points aren't taking
> > up too much space . . . that isn't a consideration. I have plenty of room.
> > I also adjusted the size that Restore Points can use, from 12% to 10% because
> > I usually have about 20 Restore Points. The reduction hasn't made much of a
> > dent though so I'm not concerned about it.
> >
> > In addition, my computer is running fine, no major problems. I have a few
> > small problems, nothing serious. For example, I sometimes can't change the
> > name of a file and I have to use Unlocker. I can change 99% of file names
> > with no problem.
>
 
Re: System Restore Points

I have Microsoft's shadow copy but I didn't want to rely on it alone. I also
have my drivers backed up on an executable disk, which takes a load off my
mind. I downloaded them and saved them but it'll be a lot easier just to run
the disk instead of re-installing them again. Thanks for your response.
--
Denise




"Dennis Pack" wrote:

> Denise:
> My interpretation may be wrong but it looks like you're trying to
> use system restore as a back up program. I use two different programs to
> accomplish this objective, EMC Retrospect on production systems and Acronis
> True Image on all systems when built.
>
> --
> Dennis Pack
> XP x64 SP2, Vista Enterprise x64 SP1
> WHS, Office Professional Plus 2007 SP1
> "Denise" <Denise@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A9EE3073-FF4A-470F-8F8A-E1C6C409501F@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > After I format my computer and install my software, if I create and copy
> > the
> > System Restore Point and paste it on an ext hdd, when my computer starts
> > to
> > have little problems, move the restore point back to System Volume
> > Information and restore my computer back to that restore point. Would it
> > work?
> > --
> > Denise
> >
>
 
Re: System Restore Points

Golly-gee . . . why'd ya go and bust my bubble for ;)
--
Denise




"Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:

> Won't work. you're not the operating system, and you shouldn't try to
> substitute for it.
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>
> "Denise" <Denise@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A9EE3073-FF4A-470F-8F8A-E1C6C409501F@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > After I format my computer and install my software, if I create and copy
> > the
> > System Restore Point and paste it on an ext hdd, when my computer starts
> > to
> > have little problems, move the restore point back to System Volume
> > Information and restore my computer back to that restore point. Would it
> > work?
> > --
> > Denise
> >
>
>
 

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