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| 361864 | 2005-06-07 12:15:00 | my system restor does not work If I turn off system restore can i delete the folders that start with the $ in the windows folder then turn on system restore again and m,ake a new starting point? :confused: |
videoguy (1351) | ||
| 361865 | 2005-06-07 12:36:00 | Firstly, the $ folders are actually hold uninstall information for the MS updates that your Windows has done. You can delete them, it just means you cannot uninstall any of the updates. Secondly, when you turn off System restore, all restore points are deleted. To ensure windows isn't holding on to any, restart your computer before turning system restore back on. Pays to then take the opportunity to make a restore point in the unlikely event something happens before the next auto-restore point is made. |
pheonix (36) | ||
| 361866 | 2005-06-07 12:58:00 | Thanks I think the restore files are in the system volume information folder can I delete these files after turning off restore? |
videoguy (1351) | ||
| 361867 | 2005-06-07 19:21:00 | By turning off System Restore and then rebooting your machine, it automatically purges all the restore points. There is no need to manually remove anything. After re-enabling System Restore, the points will be automatically recreated when ever there is a specific system change or after X amount of time. Make sure your System Restore is functioning again, and if it isn't post back here with any error messages, greater detail about what the problem is and what operating system you have. :) |
Jen (38) | ||
| 361868 | 2005-06-09 07:32:00 | Thank You Very much I did as sugested and recovered 1.5 gigs and have now set up a new system restor point and now all works OK |
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