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.