why can't i turn on my system restore? the computer is running windows xp
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*I accept no responsibility for any damage or data loss from anyone using these instructions. All users should have a current backup of their systems and if they are not comfortable with making these changes they should find their local Microsoft Small Business Specialist.
Either or of these fixes may need to be applied.
-Using GPEdit
1. Click Start, Run, type GPEDIT.MSC
2. Find this section:
-> Computer Configuration
--> Administrative Templates
---> System
----> System Restore
3. Set Turn off System Restore to Not Configured
4. Set Turn off Configuration to Not Configured
-Using Regedit
1. Click Start, Run, type regedit.exe and press Enter
2. Find the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ Policies \ Microsoft \ Windows NT \ SystemRestore
In the right-pane:
* Delete the value DisableConfig
* Delete the value DisableSR
3. Exit the Registry Editor.
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Regardless of the fact... if you can't turn on system restore, and if you are experiencing problems that might require a system restore, I would highly recommend backing up your data, and formatting and reinstalling windows.
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