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  #1  
Old March 10th 05, 09:23 AM
snomann
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Default system restore has been turned off by group policy

That's the error message I get when I try to activate system restore. It
also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your Domain administrator." I
have a home network with 2 computers. There is no designation of
administrator of the domain, that I know of. I am the administrator of my
system. There is no "system restore" option tab under computer properties.
This all happened a few days ago, and things were working fine until then.
I really dislike not having the system restore option. Can someone please
tell me how to get it back?

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  #2  
Old March 10th 05, 11:02 AM
Taurarian
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Default system restore has been turned off by group policy

System Restore Tab Missing
Check your settings he For Pro: Start/Run/gpedit.msc. Computer Configuration,
Administrative Templates, System, System Restore.
or
"Restore system restore services" #289
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

snomann wrote:
That's the error message I get when I try to activate system restore.
It also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your Domain
administrator." I have a home network with 2 computers. There is no
designation of administrator of the domain, that I know of. I am the
administrator of my system. There is no "system restore" option tab
under computer properties. This all happened a few days ago, and
things were working fine until then. I really dislike not having the
system restore option. Can someone please tell me how to get it back?


  #3  
Old March 12th 05, 06:31 PM
snomann
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Default system restore has been turned off by group policy

I guess I should have indicated that I have XP Home.
I do not have gpedit.msc


"Taurarian" wrote:

System Restore Tab Missing
Check your settings he For Pro: Start/Run/gpedit.msc. Computer Configuration,
Administrative Templates, System, System Restore.
or
"Restore system restore services" #289
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

snomann wrote:
That's the error message I get when I try to activate system restore.
It also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your Domain
administrator." I have a home network with 2 computers. There is no
designation of administrator of the domain, that I know of. I am the
administrator of my system. There is no "system restore" option tab
under computer properties. This all happened a few days ago, and
things were working fine until then. I really dislike not having the
system restore option. Can someone please tell me how to get it back?



  #4  
Old March 12th 05, 07:43 PM
Basher
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Default system restore has been turned off by group policy

I have same problem and Kellys korner suggestion did not work either.

See also message from Yetti above on 12 March



"snomann" wrote:

I guess I should have indicated that I have XP Home.
I do not have gpedit.msc


"Taurarian" wrote:

System Restore Tab Missing
Check your settings he For Pro: Start/Run/gpedit.msc. Computer Configuration,
Administrative Templates, System, System Restore.
or
"Restore system restore services" #289
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

snomann wrote:
That's the error message I get when I try to activate system restore.
It also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your Domain
administrator." I have a home network with 2 computers. There is no
designation of administrator of the domain, that I know of. I am the
administrator of my system. There is no "system restore" option tab
under computer properties. This all happened a few days ago, and
things were working fine until then. I really dislike not having the
system restore option. Can someone please tell me how to get it back?



  #5  
Old March 13th 05, 01:50 AM
Taurarian
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Default system restore has been turned off by group policy

Check he

For WinXP Home

Click Start/Run and type REGEDIT

Locate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Win dows NT\SystemRestore
In the right-pane, delete the value "DisableConfig".

Close Registry Editor

Close and re-open the System Restore properties page.

Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to
reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at your own risk.




snomann wrote:
I guess I should have indicated that I have XP Home.
I do not have gpedit.msc


"Taurarian" wrote:

System Restore Tab Missing
Check your settings he For Pro: Start/Run/gpedit.msc. Computer
Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, System Restore.
or
"Restore system restore services" #289
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

snomann wrote:
That's the error message I get when I try to activate system
restore. It also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your
Domain administrator." I have a home network with 2 computers.
There is no designation of administrator of the domain, that I know
of. I am the administrator of my system. There is no "system
restore" option tab under computer properties. This all happened a
few days ago, and things were working fine until then. I really
dislike not having the system restore option. Can someone please
tell me how to get it back?


  #6  
Old March 13th 05, 03:29 PM
Basher
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Default system restore has been turned off by group policy

Thanks but still no luck, the tab will not reappear in System properties

"Taurarian" wrote:

Check he

For WinXP Home

Click Start/Run and type REGEDIT

Locate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Win dows NT\SystemRestore
In the right-pane, delete the value "DisableConfig".

Close Registry Editor

Close and re-open the System Restore properties page.

Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to
reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at your own risk.




snomann wrote:
I guess I should have indicated that I have XP Home.
I do not have gpedit.msc


"Taurarian" wrote:

System Restore Tab Missing
Check your settings he For Pro: Start/Run/gpedit.msc. Computer
Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, System Restore.
or
"Restore system restore services" #289
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

snomann wrote:
That's the error message I get when I try to activate system
restore. It also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your
Domain administrator." I have a home network with 2 computers.
There is no designation of administrator of the domain, that I know
of. I am the administrator of my system. There is no "system
restore" option tab under computer properties. This all happened a
few days ago, and things were working fine until then. I really
dislike not having the system restore option. Can someone please
tell me how to get it back?



  #7  
Old March 13th 05, 04:16 PM
Ramesh, MS-MVP
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Default system restore has been turned off by group policy

Basher,

Is there a "DisableSR" value in the same registry key? If so, delete it as
well.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Basher" wrote in message
...
Thanks but still no luck, the tab will not reappear in System properties

"Taurarian" wrote:

Check he

For WinXP Home

Click Start/Run and type REGEDIT

Locate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Win dows NT\SystemRestore
In the right-pane, delete the value "DisableConfig".

Close Registry Editor

Close and re-open the System Restore properties page.

Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may
require you to
reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at your own
risk.




snomann wrote:
I guess I should have indicated that I have XP Home.
I do not have gpedit.msc


"Taurarian" wrote:

System Restore Tab Missing
Check your settings he For Pro: Start/Run/gpedit.msc. Computer
Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, System Restore.
or
"Restore system restore services" #289
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

snomann wrote:
That's the error message I get when I try to activate system
restore. It also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your
Domain administrator." I have a home network with 2 computers.
There is no designation of administrator of the domain, that I know
of. I am the administrator of my system. There is no "system
restore" option tab under computer properties. This all happened a
few days ago, and things were working fine until then. I really
dislike not having the system restore option. Can someone please
tell me how to get it back?




  #8  
Old March 13th 05, 04:53 PM
Basher
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Default system restore has been turned off by group policy

Its worked!

Thanks to all

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

Basher,

Is there a "DisableSR" value in the same registry key? If so, delete it as
well.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Basher" wrote in message
...
Thanks but still no luck, the tab will not reappear in System properties

"Taurarian" wrote:

Check he

For WinXP Home

Click Start/Run and type REGEDIT

Locate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Win dows NT\SystemRestore
In the right-pane, delete the value "DisableConfig".

Close Registry Editor

Close and re-open the System Restore properties page.

Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may
require you to
reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at your own
risk.




snomann wrote:
I guess I should have indicated that I have XP Home.
I do not have gpedit.msc


"Taurarian" wrote:

System Restore Tab Missing
Check your settings he For Pro: Start/Run/gpedit.msc. Computer
Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, System Restore.
or
"Restore system restore services" #289
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

snomann wrote:
That's the error message I get when I try to activate system
restore. It also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your
Domain administrator." I have a home network with 2 computers.
There is no designation of administrator of the domain, that I know
of. I am the administrator of my system. There is no "system
restore" option tab under computer properties. This all happened a
few days ago, and things were working fine until then. I really
dislike not having the system restore option. Can someone please
tell me how to get it back?




  #9  
Old March 13th 05, 05:02 PM
Ramesh, MS-MVP
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Default system restore has been turned off by group policy

You're welcome!

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Basher" wrote in message
...
Its worked!

Thanks to all

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

Basher,

Is there a "DisableSR" value in the same registry key? If so, delete it
as
well.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Basher" wrote in message
...
Thanks but still no luck, the tab will not reappear in System
properties

"Taurarian" wrote:

Check he

For WinXP Home

Click Start/Run and type REGEDIT

Locate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Win dows
NT\SystemRestore
In the right-pane, delete the value "DisableConfig".

Close Registry Editor

Close and re-open the System Restore properties page.

Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may
require you to
reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at your
own
risk.




snomann wrote:
I guess I should have indicated that I have XP Home.
I do not have gpedit.msc


"Taurarian" wrote:

System Restore Tab Missing
Check your settings he For Pro: Start/Run/gpedit.msc.
Computer
Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, System Restore.
or
"Restore system restore services" #289
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

snomann wrote:
That's the error message I get when I try to activate system
restore. It also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your
Domain administrator." I have a home network with 2 computers.
There is no designation of administrator of the domain, that I
know
of. I am the administrator of my system. There is no "system
restore" option tab under computer properties. This all happened a
few days ago, and things were working fine until then. I really
dislike not having the system restore option. Can someone please
tell me how to get it back?





  #10  
Old March 13th 05, 07:55 PM
snomann
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Default system restore has been turned off by group policy

It worked for me too! You have my undying gratitude. I've been trying to
fix it for over a week.

"Basher" wrote:

Its worked!

Thanks to all

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

Basher,

Is there a "DisableSR" value in the same registry key? If so, delete it as
well.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Basher" wrote in message
...
Thanks but still no luck, the tab will not reappear in System properties

"Taurarian" wrote:

Check he

For WinXP Home

Click Start/Run and type REGEDIT

Locate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Win dows NT\SystemRestore
In the right-pane, delete the value "DisableConfig".

Close Registry Editor

Close and re-open the System Restore properties page.

Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may
require you to
reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at your own
risk.




snomann wrote:
I guess I should have indicated that I have XP Home.
I do not have gpedit.msc


"Taurarian" wrote:

System Restore Tab Missing
Check your settings he For Pro: Start/Run/gpedit.msc. Computer
Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, System Restore.
or
"Restore system restore services" #289
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

snomann wrote:
That's the error message I get when I try to activate system
restore. It also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your
Domain administrator." I have a home network with 2 computers.
There is no designation of administrator of the domain, that I know
of. I am the administrator of my system. There is no "system
restore" option tab under computer properties. This all happened a
few days ago, and things were working fine until then. I really
dislike not having the system restore option. Can someone please
tell me how to get it back?




  #11  
Old March 13th 05, 08:07 PM
Ramesh, MS-MVP
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Default system restore has been turned off by group policy

Very Welcome snomann. As this issue is showing up lately (reported in the
newsgroup for last five days), i think this may be caused by malware /
trojan etc. It's a good idea to do a clean-up. Follow the advice given in
the following pages:

Generic Trojan / Adware Infestation Removal Procedu
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"snomann" wrote in message
...
It worked for me too! You have my undying gratitude. I've been trying to
fix it for over a week.

"Basher" wrote:

Its worked!

Thanks to all

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

Basher,

Is there a "DisableSR" value in the same registry key? If so, delete it
as
well.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Basher" wrote in message
...
Thanks but still no luck, the tab will not reappear in System
properties

"Taurarian" wrote:

Check he

For WinXP Home

Click Start/Run and type REGEDIT

Locate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Win dows
NT\SystemRestore
In the right-pane, delete the value "DisableConfig".

Close Registry Editor

Close and re-open the System Restore properties page.

Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that
may
require you to
reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at
your own
risk.




snomann wrote:
I guess I should have indicated that I have XP Home.
I do not have gpedit.msc


"Taurarian" wrote:

System Restore Tab Missing
Check your settings he For Pro: Start/Run/gpedit.msc.
Computer
Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, System Restore.
or
"Restore system restore services" #289
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

snomann wrote:
That's the error message I get when I try to activate system
restore. It also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your
Domain administrator." I have a home network with 2 computers.
There is no designation of administrator of the domain, that I
know
of. I am the administrator of my system. There is no "system
restore" option tab under computer properties. This all happened
a
few days ago, and things were working fine until then. I really
dislike not having the system restore option. Can someone
please
tell me how to get it back?





  #12  
Old May 3rd 05, 02:22 AM
JATNE
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Posts: n/a
Default

All: Thanks for the assistance!!

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

Very Welcome snomann. As this issue is showing up lately (reported in the
newsgroup for last five days), i think this may be caused by malware /
trojan etc. It's a good idea to do a clean-up. Follow the advice given in
the following pages:

Generic Trojan / Adware Infestation Removal Procedu
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"snomann" wrote in message
...
It worked for me too! You have my undying gratitude. I've been trying to
fix it for over a week.

"Basher" wrote:

Its worked!

Thanks to all

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

Basher,

Is there a "DisableSR" value in the same registry key? If so, delete it
as
well.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Basher" wrote in message
...
Thanks but still no luck, the tab will not reappear in System
properties

"Taurarian" wrote:

Check he

For WinXP Home

Click Start/Run and type REGEDIT

Locate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Win dows
NT\SystemRestore
In the right-pane, delete the value "DisableConfig".

Close Registry Editor

Close and re-open the System Restore properties page.

Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that
may
require you to
reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at
your own
risk.




snomann wrote:
I guess I should have indicated that I have XP Home.
I do not have gpedit.msc


"Taurarian" wrote:

System Restore Tab Missing
Check your settings he For Pro: Start/Run/gpedit.msc.
Computer
Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, System Restore.
or
"Restore system restore services" #289
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

snomann wrote:
That's the error message I get when I try to activate system
restore. It also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your
Domain administrator." I have a home network with 2 computers.
There is no designation of administrator of the domain, that I
know
of. I am the administrator of my system. There is no "system
restore" option tab under computer properties. This all happened
a
few days ago, and things were working fine until then. I really
dislike not having the system restore option. Can someone
please
tell me how to get it back?






  #13  
Old January 6th 06, 05:24 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
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Default system restore has been turned off by group policy



"snomann" wrote:

That's the error message I get when I try to activate system restore. It
also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your Domain administrator." I
have a home network with 2 computers. There is no designation of
administrator of the domain, that I know of. I am the administrator of my
system. There is no "system restore" option tab under computer properties.
This all happened a few days ago, and things were working fine until then.
I really dislike not having the system restore option. Can someone please
tell me how to get it back?

  #14  
Old August 10th 09, 08:13 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
Deek_R[_2_]
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Default system restore has been turned off by group policy

Hello,

I also had the problem with group policy stopping the system restore and
your advice below fixed this but, it appears that all my restore points have
vanished except for one and this was taken on the day of the infection.

I want to restore to factory settings with ALT F11 but it would appear that
this is also being blocked.

Can you offer me any advice please?

"Taurarian" wrote:

System Restore Tab Missing
Check your settings he For Pro: Start/Run/gpedit.msc. Computer Configuration,
Administrative Templates, System, System Restore.
or
"Restore system restore services" #289
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

snomann wrote:
That's the error message I get when I try to activate system restore.
It also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your Domain
administrator." I have a home network with 2 computers. There is no
designation of administrator of the domain, that I know of. I am the
administrator of my system. There is no "system restore" option tab
under computer properties. This all happened a few days ago, and
things were working fine until then. I really dislike not having the
system restore option. Can someone please tell me how to get it back?



  #15  
Old October 12th 09, 03:03 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
stocks
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Posts: 3
Default system restore has been turned off by group policy

I know i`m a few years behind on this question but i got to this point for
REGEDIT but when i run it, it still says it has been turned off by the
administrator. where do i go from here?
thanx for looking.

"Taurarian" wrote:

Check he

For WinXP Home

Click Start/Run and type REGEDIT

Locate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Win dows NT\SystemRestore
In the right-pane, delete the value "DisableConfig".

Close Registry Editor

Close and re-open the System Restore properties page.

Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to
reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at your own risk.




snomann wrote:
I guess I should have indicated that I have XP Home.
I do not have gpedit.msc


"Taurarian" wrote:

System Restore Tab Missing
Check your settings he For Pro: Start/Run/gpedit.msc. Computer
Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, System Restore.
or
"Restore system restore services" #289
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

snomann wrote:
That's the error message I get when I try to activate system
restore. It also says "To turn on System Restore, contact your
Domain administrator." I have a home network with 2 computers.
There is no designation of administrator of the domain, that I know
of. I am the administrator of my system. There is no "system
restore" option tab under computer properties. This all happened a
few days ago, and things were working fine until then. I really
dislike not having the system restore option. Can someone please
tell me how to get it back?



 




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