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System Restore Problems
Every time I try to run system restore I get the message "System restore
Application has encountered a problem and needs to close etc... " System Restore also fails to run in safe mode. The Event Viewer shows the message: Event Type: Information Event Source: SRService Event Category: None Event ID: 107 Date: 28/11/2005 Time: 22:08:40 User: N/A Computer: DESKTOP Description: The System Restore service has been suspended because there is not enough disk space available on the drive \\?\Volume{65581363-053a-11d7-bd5f-806d6172696f}\. System Restore will automatically resume service once at least 200 MB of free disk space is available on the system drive. But I have 62 GB free on my system disk and 25 GB free on the other! Also clicking the System Restore tab on My Computer/Properties leads to another failure with "Run a DLL as an APP has encountered a problem and neesds to close etc... I'm running XPSP2. Any help would be appreciated. |
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System Restore Problems
"adriangriffiths" wrote in message ... Every time I try to run system restore I get the message "System restore Application has encountered a problem and needs to close etc... " System Restore also fails to run in safe mode. The Event Viewer shows the message: Event Type: Information Event Source: SRService Event Category: None Event ID: 107 Date: 28/11/2005 Time: 22:08:40 User: N/A Computer: DESKTOP Description: The System Restore service has been suspended because there is not enough disk space available on the drive \\?\Volume{65581363-053a-11d7-bd5f-806d6172696f}\. System Restore will automatically resume service once at least 200 MB of free disk space is available on the system drive. But I have 62 GB free on my system disk and 25 GB free on the other! Also clicking the System Restore tab on My Computer/Properties leads to another failure with "Run a DLL as an APP has encountered a problem and neesds to close etc... I'm running XPSP2. Any help would be appreciated. The 'standard' method of fixing System Restore (SR) problems a 1. Check only the C drive, or the drive on which the OS is installed is being monitored by SR 2. Turn off SR, reboot then turn SR back on for the C drive (see1) 3. If " does not fix problem then go to Windows\inf and find sr.inf. Right click sr.inf and select to reinstall. This will reinstall SR. If the above doesn't fix the problem and it may not then 'join the club'! I have had the same problem for going on 12 months with no solution other than reinstalling WINXP I suppose. In my opinion System Restore simply is not worth using due to its flawed concept, that is each Restore point is dependent upon the previous Restore Point such that a fault will cause the loss of all Restore Points. I suggest you look into using ERUNT (freeware) www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt/ . |
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Thanks, but I've tried re-installing sr.inf. It proceeds so far and is then
unable to copy its required files even though they are on my pc in windows\system32 and in windows\servicvepackfiles\i386. Looks like something is seriously corrupt! "Edward W. Thompson" wrote: "adriangriffiths" wrote in message ... Every time I try to run system restore I get the message "System restore Application has encountered a problem and needs to close etc... " System Restore also fails to run in safe mode. The Event Viewer shows the message: Event Type: Information Event Source: SRService Event Category: None Event ID: 107 Date: 28/11/2005 Time: 22:08:40 User: N/A Computer: DESKTOP Description: The System Restore service has been suspended because there is not enough disk space available on the drive \\?\Volume{65581363-053a-11d7-bd5f-806d6172696f}\. System Restore will automatically resume service once at least 200 MB of free disk space is available on the system drive. But I have 62 GB free on my system disk and 25 GB free on the other! Also clicking the System Restore tab on My Computer/Properties leads to another failure with "Run a DLL as an APP has encountered a problem and neesds to close etc... I'm running XPSP2. Any help would be appreciated. The 'standard' method of fixing System Restore (SR) problems a 1. Check only the C drive, or the drive on which the OS is installed is being monitored by SR 2. Turn off SR, reboot then turn SR back on for the C drive (see1) 3. If " does not fix problem then go to Windows\inf and find sr.inf. Right click sr.inf and select to reinstall. This will reinstall SR. If the above doesn't fix the problem and it may not then 'join the club'! I have had the same problem for going on 12 months with no solution other than reinstalling WINXP I suppose. In my opinion System Restore simply is not worth using due to its flawed concept, that is each Restore point is dependent upon the previous Restore Point such that a fault will cause the loss of all Restore Points. I suggest you look into using ERUNT (freeware) www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt/ . |
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"adriangriffiths" wrote in message news Thanks, but I've tried re-installing sr.inf. It proceeds so far and is then unable to copy its required files even though they are on my pc in windows\system32 and in windows\servicvepackfiles\i386. Looks like something is seriously corrupt! I should try running SFC /scannow to verify the 'health' of the WINXP file system. It may help you to reinstall SR. However, if my experience and that of others is a guide you won't be able to fix your problem without reinstalling WINXP. I haven't tried to do a 'repair' but someone else who had a similar problem told me they did but the problem remained. I use ERUNT and GoBack, plus imaging; likely 'belt and braces and more', but at least I know I can easily recover from a Registry problem. "Edward W. Thompson" wrote: "adriangriffiths" wrote in message ... Every time I try to run system restore I get the message "System restore Application has encountered a problem and needs to close etc... " System Restore also fails to run in safe mode. The Event Viewer shows the message: Event Type: Information Event Source: SRService Event Category: None Event ID: 107 Date: 28/11/2005 Time: 22:08:40 User: N/A Computer: DESKTOP Description: The System Restore service has been suspended because there is not enough disk space available on the drive \\?\Volume{65581363-053a-11d7-bd5f-806d6172696f}\. System Restore will automatically resume service once at least 200 MB of free disk space is available on the system drive. But I have 62 GB free on my system disk and 25 GB free on the other! Also clicking the System Restore tab on My Computer/Properties leads to another failure with "Run a DLL as an APP has encountered a problem and neesds to close etc... I'm running XPSP2. Any help would be appreciated. The 'standard' method of fixing System Restore (SR) problems a 1. Check only the C drive, or the drive on which the OS is installed is being monitored by SR 2. Turn off SR, reboot then turn SR back on for the C drive (see1) 3. If " does not fix problem then go to Windows\inf and find sr.inf. Right click sr.inf and select to reinstall. This will reinstall SR. If the above doesn't fix the problem and it may not then 'join the club'! I have had the same problem for going on 12 months with no solution other than reinstalling WINXP I suppose. In my opinion System Restore simply is not worth using due to its flawed concept, that is each Restore point is dependent upon the previous Restore Point such that a fault will cause the loss of all Restore Points. I suggest you look into using ERUNT (freeware) www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt/ . |
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Thanks, you've been a great help. Running SFC /scannow did not solve the
problem so I'll now follow your route and go for ERUNT or GoBack. "Edward W. Thompson" wrote: "adriangriffiths" wrote in message news Thanks, but I've tried re-installing sr.inf. It proceeds so far and is then unable to copy its required files even though they are on my pc in windows\system32 and in windows\servicvepackfiles\i386. Looks like something is seriously corrupt! I should try running SFC /scannow to verify the 'health' of the WINXP file system. It may help you to reinstall SR. However, if my experience and that of others is a guide you won't be able to fix your problem without reinstalling WINXP. I haven't tried to do a 'repair' but someone else who had a similar problem told me they did but the problem remained. I use ERUNT and GoBack, plus imaging; likely 'belt and braces and more', but at least I know I can easily recover from a Registry problem. "Edward W. Thompson" wrote: "adriangriffiths" wrote in message ... Every time I try to run system restore I get the message "System restore Application has encountered a problem and needs to close etc... " System Restore also fails to run in safe mode. The Event Viewer shows the message: Event Type: Information Event Source: SRService Event Category: None Event ID: 107 Date: 28/11/2005 Time: 22:08:40 User: N/A Computer: DESKTOP Description: The System Restore service has been suspended because there is not enough disk space available on the drive \\?\Volume{65581363-053a-11d7-bd5f-806d6172696f}\. System Restore will automatically resume service once at least 200 MB of free disk space is available on the system drive. But I have 62 GB free on my system disk and 25 GB free on the other! Also clicking the System Restore tab on My Computer/Properties leads to another failure with "Run a DLL as an APP has encountered a problem and neesds to close etc... I'm running XPSP2. Any help would be appreciated. The 'standard' method of fixing System Restore (SR) problems a 1. Check only the C drive, or the drive on which the OS is installed is being monitored by SR 2. Turn off SR, reboot then turn SR back on for the C drive (see1) 3. If " does not fix problem then go to Windows\inf and find sr.inf. Right click sr.inf and select to reinstall. This will reinstall SR. If the above doesn't fix the problem and it may not then 'join the club'! I have had the same problem for going on 12 months with no solution other than reinstalling WINXP I suppose. In my opinion System Restore simply is not worth using due to its flawed concept, that is each Restore point is dependent upon the previous Restore Point such that a fault will cause the loss of all Restore Points. I suggest you look into using ERUNT (freeware) www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt/ . |
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Hi,
The event log indecates there's a partition low on disk space. I would suggest setting System Restore to only monitor the partition Window is installed on. Disable a monitored drive http://bertk.mvps.org/html/drivedisable.html -- Regards, Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User http://bertk.mvps.org adriangriffiths wrote: Every time I try to run system restore I get the message "System restore Application has encountered a problem and needs to close etc... " System Restore also fails to run in safe mode. The Event Viewer shows the message: Event Type: Information Event Source: SRService Event Category: None Event ID: 107 Date: 28/11/2005 Time: 22:08:40 User: N/A Computer: DESKTOP Description: The System Restore service has been suspended because there is not enough disk space available on the drive \\?\Volume{65581363-053a-11d7-bd5f-806d6172696f}\. System Restore will automatically resume service once at least 200 MB of free disk space is available on the system drive. But I have 62 GB free on my system disk and 25 GB free on the other! Also clicking the System Restore tab on My Computer/Properties leads to another failure with "Run a DLL as an APP has encountered a problem and neesds to close etc... I'm running XPSP2. Any help would be appreciated. |
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System Restore Problems
Hi,
What happens when you browse to the needed files in the i386 folder during the install process? How to reinstall System Resto http://bertk.mvps.org/html/tips.html#ReinstallSR Here are some additional troubleshooting tips. System Restore Failures to restore http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html -- Regards, Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User http://bertk.mvps.org adriangriffiths wrote: Thanks, but I've tried re-installing sr.inf. It proceeds so far and is then unable to copy its required files even though they are on my pc in windows\system32 and in windows\servicvepackfiles\i386. Looks like something is seriously corrupt! "Edward W. Thompson" wrote: "adriangriffiths" wrote in message ... Every time I try to run system restore I get the message "System restore Application has encountered a problem and needs to close etc... " System Restore also fails to run in safe mode. The Event Viewer shows the message: Event Type: Information Event Source: SRService Event Category: None Event ID: 107 Date: 28/11/2005 Time: 22:08:40 User: N/A Computer: DESKTOP Description: The System Restore service has been suspended because there is not enough disk space available on the drive \\?\Volume{65581363-053a-11d7-bd5f-806d6172696f}\. System Restore will automatically resume service once at least 200 MB of free disk space is available on the system drive. But I have 62 GB free on my system disk and 25 GB free on the other! Also clicking the System Restore tab on My Computer/Properties leads to another failure with "Run a DLL as an APP has encountered a problem and neesds to close etc... I'm running XPSP2. Any help would be appreciated. The 'standard' method of fixing System Restore (SR) problems a 1. Check only the C drive, or the drive on which the OS is installed is being monitored by SR 2. Turn off SR, reboot then turn SR back on for the C drive (see1) 3. If " does not fix problem then go to Windows\inf and find sr.inf. Right click sr.inf and select to reinstall. This will reinstall SR. If the above doesn't fix the problem and it may not then 'join the club'! I have had the same problem for going on 12 months with no solution other than reinstalling WINXP I suppose. In my opinion System Restore simply is not worth using due to its flawed concept, that is each Restore point is dependent upon the previous Restore Point such that a fault will cause the loss of all Restore Points. I suggest you look into using ERUNT (freeware) www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt/ . |
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Hi
When I browse to the i386 folder the files are there but the SR reinstall says it cannot copy them. I can't disable SR on my second disk because clicking on the System Restore tab of My Computer/Properties gives the message "Run a DLL as an App has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience!" This sets off Dr Watson's debugger and it fails with the same message. (I've found your web site very useful and I've been working steadily through your suggestions but with no success yet.) Thanks! "Bert Kinney" wrote: Hi, The event log indecates there's a partition low on disk space. I would suggest setting System Restore to only monitor the partition Window is installed on. Disable a monitored drive http://bertk.mvps.org/html/drivedisable.html -- Regards, Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User http://bertk.mvps.org adriangriffiths wrote: Every time I try to run system restore I get the message "System restore Application has encountered a problem and needs to close etc... " System Restore also fails to run in safe mode. The Event Viewer shows the message: Event Type: Information Event Source: SRService Event Category: None Event ID: 107 Date: 28/11/2005 Time: 22:08:40 User: N/A Computer: DESKTOP Description: The System Restore service has been suspended because there is not enough disk space available on the drive \\?\Volume{65581363-053a-11d7-bd5f-806d6172696f}\. System Restore will automatically resume service once at least 200 MB of free disk space is available on the system drive. But I have 62 GB free on my system disk and 25 GB free on the other! Also clicking the System Restore tab on My Computer/Properties leads to another failure with "Run a DLL as an APP has encountered a problem and neesds to close etc... I'm running XPSP2. Any help would be appreciated. |
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Hi,
At this point I would suggest creating a Slipstream disk, and use it to reinstall System Restore or perform a repair install. How to use AutoStreamer to Slipstream Windows XP Service Pack 2 http://www.simplyguides.net/guides/u...ostreamer.html How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install by Michael Stevens MS-MVP: http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm -- Regards, Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User http://bertk.mvps.org adriangriffiths wrote: Hi When I browse to the i386 folder the files are there but the SR reinstall says it cannot copy them. I can't disable SR on my second disk because clicking on the System Restore tab of My Computer/Properties gives the message "Run a DLL as an App has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience!" This sets off Dr Watson's debugger and it fails with the same message. (I've found your web site very useful and I've been working steadily through your suggestions but with no success yet.) Thanks! "Bert Kinney" wrote: Hi, The event log indecates there's a partition low on disk space. I would suggest setting System Restore to only monitor the partition Window is installed on. Disable a monitored drive http://bertk.mvps.org/html/drivedisable.html -- Regards, Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User http://bertk.mvps.org adriangriffiths wrote: Every time I try to run system restore I get the message "System restore Application has encountered a problem and needs to close etc... " System Restore also fails to run in safe mode. The Event Viewer shows the message: Event Type: Information Event Source: SRService Event Category: None Event ID: 107 Date: 28/11/2005 Time: 22:08:40 User: N/A Computer: DESKTOP Description: The System Restore service has been suspended because there is not enough disk space available on the drive \\?\Volume{65581363-053a-11d7-bd5f-806d6172696f}\. System Restore will automatically resume service once at least 200 MB of free disk space is available on the system drive. But I have 62 GB free on my system disk and 25 GB free on the other! Also clicking the System Restore tab on My Computer/Properties leads to another failure with "Run a DLL as an APP has encountered a problem and neesds to close etc... I'm running XPSP2. Any help would be appreciated. |
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