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Bert Kinney wrote:
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> Miles wrote:
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>>Ken wrote:
>>
>>>System restore is monitoring C drive and creatng restore
>>>points. However, I am unable to restore. Restore
>>>process to a previous restore point goes through the
>>>boot sequence; then receive an error message that system
>>>restore failed and that no changes were made. When I try
>>>to rerstore to an earlier restore point - the same message. Once I
>>>receive the error message, the computer returns
>>>to current status and works fine. SP2 is installed.
>>>Any ideaas what is wrong / how to fix?
>>>
>>>Ken
>>
>>Just completed another call with MSFT, due to Sys Restore
>>again failed. This caused five hours work due to
>>necessity to use an image two weeks old, then bring it up to date.
>>What transpired today on the phone call was:
>>
>>1) Could not restore to two points made two weeks ago.
>>(There was nothing in between then and yesterday due to
>>using an image two weeks old.)
>>3) Created a new test restore point. And could restore to it.
>>4) Still could not restore to 3 points two weeks ago. But could
>>restore to the last one yesterday, and again,
>>back to the test restore made today.
>>Obviously some of these restore points become corrupt. This has
>>occurred three times in the past month and has
>>created about two days work bringing images up to date. Today will
>>make another
>>image, after first deleting the restore points in order
>>to reduce image size. (This is done by turning off System Restore,
>>not deleting each one
>>individually from System Volume Information. Then will
>>make daily restore points for the week before making
>>another image next Friday. And, of course, will get back
>>to MSFT is any of these points become corrupt.
>
>
> Well, here are some possible causes for Restore Point corruption:
> 3ed party application that interferes the SR filter drive, such as an
> anti virus program, or as I suspect, Norton System Works.
> Improper shutdown
> Power outage causing an improper shutdown
> Due to changes made to files on a system from another OS
>
>
>>They have no knowledge as to why the points become corrupt. I asked
>>if it could be related to an index or whatever file regulates and
>>was told no.
>>At any rate, it is obvious that System Restore is not to be trusted,
>>hence I will make daily Acronis True Image incremental
>>images. And I will get back to this group if MSFT ever
>>offers a solution.
>
>
> Question, does Acronis True Image run from with in Windows, or before
> windows starts?
>
> Have you tried performing a clean boot?
> How to perform a clean boot in Windows XP
>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310353
>
> How to troubleshoot by using the System Configuration utility in
> Windows XP
>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310560
>
>
>>Oh, and FYI, was told that if you restore using safe mode, you
>>cannot undo and return to the current point.
>>
>>Miles
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You need to make a very small "hidden partition" of a few MB's for
Acronis and it starts in Linux. Don't ask me any more details than that
for I could not tell you how it operates. What occurs is when the
computer is booted up, prior to windows opening a one line entry on the
black screen reads to the effect, "To open Acronis True Image, press
F11." From here, outside of windows, is where backups of C are made and
where C is restored from. The backup can be anywhere, CD's, DVD's,
another partition, or a removable drive -- when True Image is opened, a
listing of drives appears and you search for the image you wish to use
for restoration. A similar event takes place when making an image.)
If you would like more information you might go to:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=65
Believe you would need to first register for the forums.
Also, of course, you can read what is said at Acronis' website --
acronis.com. Apparently they have recently released update, Version 8,
for US$ 50.
Miles
Miles
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