Steps to Fix System Restore Failure

1. Use System Restore from Command Prompt:

  • Press Win + S, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.

  • In Command Prompt, type rstrui.exe and press Enter. This will open the System Restore window.

2. Use System Restore from Advanced Options:

  • Press Win + X and select Shut down or sign out > Restart while holding the Shift key.

  • In the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Restore.

3. Use System Restore in Safe Mode:

  • Restart your computer in Safe Mode.

  • Once in Safe Mode, open Control Panel > System and Security > System > System Protection and select System Restore.

4. Disable Antivirus Temporarily:

  • Sometimes, antivirus software can interfere with System Restore.

  • Temporarily disable your antivirus software and try running System Restore again.

5. Rule Out Third-Party App Conflicts:

  • Perform a clean boot to rule out conflicts with third-party applications.

  • Press Win + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.

  • In the System Configuration window, go to the Services tab, check Hide all Microsoft services, and click Disable all.

  • Click OK, restart your computer, and try running System Restore again.

6. Run the CHKDSK Command:

  • Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run:
    sh

    chkdsk /f /r

    This will check and repair disk errors.

7. Run an SFC or DISM Scan:

  • Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run:
    sh

    sfc /scannow

    If the SFC scan doesn't fix the issue, run:
    sh

    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

8. Use Another System Restore Point:

  • If the current restore point isn't working, try using an earlier restore point.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve most System Restore failures.

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