Vista no system restore tab

Mouneshwar R. Click Start, type gpedit. Double-click Turn off Configuration and set it to Not configured. Note: If the above setting is already set to Not configured, set it to Enabled and click Apply. Then revert back the setting to Not configured, and click Apply, OK.

Exit the Group Policy Editor. If using the group policy editor do not fix the problem, then try the registry fix given below. Click the Create button to get to Figure E.

Type in a description so you can recognize this restore point later on and click OK. Depending on your system, this could take a few minutes to complete. To restore system files and settings from a previously saved point you would click the System Restore button on the System Protection Tab on the System Properties applet Figure D.

This starts the System Restore wizard as shown in Figure F. Clicking the Next button takes you to a list of possible restore points Figure G. Note that Windows Vista periodically creates system restore points as a normal part of its operation. Choose on of these points and click Next.

The next screen Figure H will confirm your choice and remind you to close programs and files. This is your last chance to cancel the process. Once the restore process begins you will have to let it run its course, which can take several minutes.

Frederik Long. Keep tapping F8 at boot time, then get into Repair Mode. From there you can invoke System Restore. Note also:. If Windows tells you that there are no Restore Points then the above methods won't find any either. By not having a working CD drive you inflict a lot of punishment on yourself. Geeks To Go is a helpful hub, where thousands of volunteer geeks quickly serve friendly answers and support. Check out the forums and get free advice from the experts.

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