System Restore Issues

[d1onysus]

When attempting to do a system restore on Windows XP, I get an error message telling me to free up more drive space (200 megs). My harddrive had 60 gigs free. Any Ideas?

 

[spool]

Hello,

Click on Start>ALL Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore. Click on System Restore Settings.
You can set the disk space.

Good Luck,

spool

 

[linney]

What are the number of Partitions you have?

299904 - The System Restore Utility May Be Suspended on a System Drive Even Though There Is Enough Disk Space

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;299904&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

300044 - How the System Restore Tool Handles Hard-Disk Space Usage

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;300044&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

 

[d1onysus]

Let me add some more info to my problem. I have a 120 gig harddrive (system drive), with 95 gigs free actually. I tried the "method 1 workaround" but I can't complete step 2 because there is nothing that says "drive settings." Under the System restore tab under properties, it has my D: drive (40 gig backup drive with 30 gigs free) listed as suspended, but it doesn't even list my C: drive (system drive).

I am running WinXP Pro, without service pack 1, however I am updated with all the other updates from the microsoft website.

 

[linney]

Are you an Administrator?

Also check in Group Policy to see if the System Restore configuration has been disabled.

These threads may be worth a read.

System restore registry hack?
thread779-604672

System Restore Tab Missing
thread779-596023

Q302796 - Troubleshooting System Restore in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q302/7/96.asp

Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.

HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/5/14.asp

If they don't work you could try repairing windows itself by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q315/3/41.asp