Fix System Restore Error Code 0x81000203 on Windows 10

System Restore encountered an error code 0x81000203 on Windows 10

Some reports mention that Windows users are facing error code 0x81000203 while performing a System Restore. This error is caused due to multiple factors like intervention from third-party software, lack of supporting services running on the computer and more. There was […]

System Restore stuck or hung up in Windows 10

If System Restore stuck or hung up on Initializing restoring the Registry in Windows 10, then here’s what you need to do to get out of the mess. The first advice in case of System Restore taking a long time […]

What happens if you interrupt System Restore or Reset Windows 10

When Windows performs System Restore, or when you opt to Reset This PC, the user is given a clear warning that the process should not be interrupted. If interrupted, the system files or registry backup restore could be incomplete. Sometimes, […]

System Restore not working after Windows 10 Update

System Restore is one of the best ways to revert to the last stable state in Windows 10. However, sometimes it fails, and one of the conditions, when it does not work, is after a Windows 10 Update. If you […]

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To use System Restore you must specify which Windows installation to restore

There are situations where you need to perform the System Restore operation. But at times you may face an error – To use System Restore you must specify which Windows installation to restore. This error is caused due to corrupted […]

An unspecified error occurred during System Restore (0x800700b7)

When trying to restore Windows 10 computer, if you receive an error saying An unspecified error occurred during System Restore (0x800700b7), then here is a fix. The error usually happens when the System Restore does not complete successfully and fails with this […]

System Restore not working, failed, did not complete successfully in Windows 10

The System Restore feature is a very useful feature in the Windows operating system, and it can be a real life-saver at times. But if you, for some reason, find your System Restore not working in Windows 10 or Windows […]

The specified object was not found (0x80042308) System Restore error

If System Restore did not complete successfully on your Windows 10/8/7 PC & you received error The specified object was not found (0x80042308), then this post offers some potential fixes that may help you resolve the issue successfully. The specified […]

System Restore failed while restoring the directory from the restore point

Many times, we opt for a System Restore to fix a problem. In most cases, it solves the problem within minutes. However, at times, System Restore fails and we may see an error message as follows: System Restore failed while […]

How to automatically create System Restore Point at startup in Windows 10/8/7

System Restore is one of the best features of Windows that can act as a life save at times. Almost all the Windows professionals always recommend that you create a system restore point before making any changes to your system. […]

System Restore disabled or greyed out? Turn On System Restore in Windows 10

By default, System Restore is enabled on all Windows operating systems, including Windows 10. But some users who upgraded their computers to Windows 10 are reporting that their System Restore feature was turned off. It is therefore imperative that all […]

System Restore fails with The creation of a shadow copy has timed out 0x81000101

If System Restore Point creations are failing on your Windows PC and you see a The creation of a shadow copy has timed out, Error Code 0x81000101, then this post may be able to help you. The creation of a […]

How to find out programs, files which will be affected after a System Restore

Will a system restore affect or delete my personal files or documents? Which programs or drivers will be affected after I effect a system restore? What all changes will a system restore effect? How do I find this out? Some […]

How to delete all old System Restore Points and Previous versions of files in Windows

Most of us are aware that we can clean all but the most recent System Restore Point, by using the in-built Windows Disk Cleanup utility. We open the Disk Cleanup utility > Clean up system files > More Options tab […]

Control Panel or System Restore window blank in Windows 10/8/7

A handful of Windows 10/8/7 users have faced this problem. When they opened the Control Panel, it appeared to be blank or completely white. A similar issue is also faced with the System Restore window. Additionally, some Windows users have […]

What should be the frequency of System Restore Points in Windows?

System Restore Points have been present since Windows XP, as far as I can recall. I don’t remember if Windows 98 or Windows 2000 had the option. Speaking of system restore points, they are just a bit over a screenshot […]

Create System Restore Point, Restore computer using System Restore in Windows 10

In this post, we will see how to use & create System Restore Point, Restore computer to good restore point & Undo the changes System Restore makes in Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. The Windows operating system will […]

Fix: File or System Backup Restore operation fails in Windows 7

There may have been times when you may have tried to restore files or system backups by using the built-in Backup and Restore tool via Control Panel. While most may have gone smoothly, maybe there have been instances where the […]

SysRestore: Free backup and system restore utility for Windows

Every computer user who uses computer on a regular basis knows and understands the value of his data. No matter what the situation is, he makes every possible attempt to protect it from any sort of virus or malware infections. […]

Toolwiz TimeFreeze: Free system protection and restore software for Windows 8 | 7

You may remember Microsoft SteadyState, a useful tool that helped defend shared computers from unauthorized changes and restricted users from changing system settings or files. However, it supported 32-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista only and did not support […]

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