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Thread: System Restore Error

  1. #1
    Kevin Guest

    System Restore Error

    I need to do a system restore because I installed a bad app in Vista
    Ultimate but I get the following error. I would really appreciate some help
    so I can get back to a stable state

    Error:

    System Restore did not complete successfully. Your computer's system files
    and settings were not changed.

    Details:
    The writer experienced a transient error. If the backup process is retried,
    the error may not reoccur. (0x800423F3)

    Thanks,

    Kevin


  2. #2
    Mamamegs Guest
    Maybe this post is helpfull to you?
    http://groups.google.nl/group/micros...7c1c2a946c7df5

  3. #3
    Jill Zoeller [MSFT] Guest

    Re: System Restore Error

    Based on another customer who worked with Dell to troubleshoot this, we
    think it's an imaging problem (that is, the way in which Dell copies the
    Vista image to the new computer). The customer was advised by Dell to
    reinstall Vista, which fixed the problem. Unfortunately I don't have any
    other workaround for you.

    My advice is to contact your computer's manufacturer for assistance. If it's
    Dell, they should be able to look up past cases on this.

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  4. #4
    scott Guest

    System Restore Error

    I just finished setting up a new Dell laptop and tried to run "System
    Restore" to create a restore point, but got the below error and "System
    Restore" doesn't open. Is there any way to repair "System Restore"?

    ERROR:

    System Restore

    There was an unexpected error:

    The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect
    (0x8007007B)

    System Restore will now close.



  5. #5
    NoStop Guest

    Re: System Restore Error

    scott wrote:

    > I just finished setting up a new Dell laptop and tried to run "System
    > Restore" to create a restore point, but got the below error and "System
    > Restore" doesn't open. Is there any way to repair "System Restore"?
    >
    > ERROR:
    >
    > System Restore
    >

    The BIG question is: Why would an advanced operating system need to even
    incorporate such silliness as "System Restore"? Is it because Microsoft is
    so incapable of producing a stable operating system that it needs to add
    such a silly utility?

    > There was an unexpected error:
    >

    Oh, I guess Microsoft's programmers will explain what this "unexpected
    error" is all about?

    > The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect
    > (0x8007007B)
    >

    Now, that is really helpful! All you have to do is track that down and your
    problem will be solved.

    > System Restore will now close.


    Thank Gawd! Actually "System Restore" should do more than just close. It
    shouldn't be necessary in the first place.

    Cheers.

  6. #6
    Frank Guest

    Re: System Restore Error

    NoStop wrote:

    ....his usual MS hating bullsh*t!
    Get a life doris.
    Frank

  7. #7
    alexB Guest

    Re: System Restore Error

    You are a branded scoundrel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Criminal!!

    Instead of helping a person, you scum are dripping your sh*t around.

    It is none of your business, crook, to even ask such a question: "Why does
    an advanced OS?" If you do not understand simple things ask a surgeon to do
    a lobotomy on you. Or perhaps you've already had one.

  8. #8
    alexB Guest

    Re: System Restore Error

    My hunch is that you perhaps did something to the volume where the backup is
    located. Is it possible that you disconnected the device and reconnected it
    at a later date and it got a different letter?

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    MICHAEL Guest

    Re: System Restore Error

    This error is caused by faulty imaging by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that
    results in the presence of an invalid volume. To see if this is the problem, go to System in
    Control Panel and open System Protection. There will be two volumes shown, one of which is
    selected and named “Missing.” Selecting C:\ and deselecting “Missing” solves the problem.


    -Michael

  10. #10
    scott Guest

  11. #11
    The Postman Guest

    Re: System Restore Error


    Have same problem in System Restore with transient error. Can not get
    rid of it. Tried sfc/scannow with no result. Tried to restart system
    restore but same error. Understand that it may be due to volume shadow
    copy being set to manual and needs to be restarted - set to automatic
    and then started - but no clue how?

    Any ideas? Looks like I might have to re-install.


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  12. #12
    C.B. Guest

    Re: System Restore Error

    I am running Vista Ultimate x86 and the default setting for the Volume
    Shadow Copy service is Manual, Started. I don't have any problems with the
    default setting. However, if you wish to change it click on the Start orb
    and type Services. Click on Services at the top of the list, click on Allow
    when you get the UAC prompt and you will be in Services.
    Scroll down to Volume Shadow Copy, right click on it and select
    Properties. In the Volume Shadow Copy Properties window, "Startup type"
    dropdown list you can select Automatic (Delayed Start). This will start the
    service after your computer has finished booting. If you select Automatic it
    will start during the boot process, which is unnecessary and can cause an
    additional delay in your startup time.
    Once you have chosen Automatic (Delayed Start) you need to click on
    Apply. If the service shows that it is stopped you then need to click on the
    Start button, under "Service status" and then click on Apply. Once you have
    done this you can click on OK and you are done. Close the Services window.

    C.B.


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  13. #13
    The Postman Guest

    Re: System Restore Error


    ACTION

    Found service was set to manual but stopped. Did not immediately use
    automatic option. Started manual service and clicked ok. Tested system
    restore by creating a restore point without restart... Did not work -
    still got transient error. Tried Automatic [delayed start] with same
    procedure. No luck. Then tried automatic [delayed start] option without
    restart. Did not work. Service was marked off.

    Restarted and tried to create system restore point with delayed
    settings; but nothing. Then restarted system again with full automatic
    setting. Services report vss stopped on reboot. Reverted to manual
    setting and started vss again but no luck.

    Finally went to MS Update and downloaded Silverlight. System Restore
    reported that new Silverlight update had created a successful restore
    point? Despite this system restore will still not manually create a
    restore point and 0x800423F3 transient error repeats itself on manual
    setting will not go back.

    Lost. Any ideas? Postman barking up the wrong tree?


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