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ka6uup:
I have a Windows 7 Computer on which system restore does not work.
At first I thought I was doing something wrong but after going to Safe Mode and trying it there and searching for information on the web I came to the conclusion
it has never worked. It creates restore points but no matter what I do it will not restore to those points.
I was advised to boot and go to the repair option and do a repair but I am wary. I have tried that before and things have not gone well.
Has anyone ever run into this issue and what is the solution if any?
Thanks,
Chuck

Boggin:
I'm not sure if a performing a sfc /scannow would find anything - I assume as you have searched the web that you may have already tried this ?

I've come across where Win 7 didn't retain its restore points but if they have never worked then I would concur and go for a factory reset after backing up your personal stuff when using a branded machine.

What was your bad experience of a previous factory reset ?

ka6uup:
Yes, I have done a sfc /scannow.
This computer has Intel Raid drivers and other things. In the past I tried doing a repair on aanother
computer which had non-Microsoft drivers etc. and lost a lot of stuff. I was able to recover it because I had a backup
of course but it was not a pleasant experience.
I have been depending on backups instead of Restore, but it would be nice to have it working
Chuck

Boggin:
When you say repair - was that a repair install or a factory reset ?

While Windows Update should replace drivers, it's advocated that prior to performing a repair install to back up the drivers folders.

These can be found in C:\Windows\System32 and can be dropped back into System32 after the repair if needed.

There are three such folders in my Win 7.

Boggin:
What sort of message are you getting when the restore point fails and have you checked Event Viewer immediately after to see if it has recorded anything for the failure ?

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