Problem With System Restore

Every time I try to get into "System Restore", Windows XP tells me that System Restore has encountered an error and needs to close. It then asks me to send in a report. This occurs no matter how I try to access System Restore. (Through "Start", "All Programs", Accessories", etc. or through "My Computer" and "Properties") I believe this started to happen when I put in a new HD a while ago. Any suggestions on how to fix? Any help is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

Is this the error and maybe a procedure you used? If so, try the steps below if you can get that far trying to access it.

"Run DLL as App has encountered a problem" error when starting Windows XP System Restore

If you've recently replaced your hard drive and used the drive manufacturer's software to transfer data from the old to the new drive, it's likely that Windows System Restore won't start. This Solution Base article explains how to fix that problem.

Problem
When trying to start Windows System Restore, the following error message appears:

"Run a DLL as an App has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."

Cause
This error may occur if the primary hard drive or boot partition has been changed/upgraded/replaced and software from the hard drive vendor (such as MaxBlast from Maxtor or Data Lifeguard from Western Digital) has been used to move the data from the old to the new drive.

Solution:
1. Click Start | Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Services.
2. Right-click System Restore Service and click Properties.
3. From the Startup Type drop-down, select Disabled. Click OK.
4. Close the Services and Administrative Tools windows.
5. Right-click My Computer, click Properties, and click the System Restore tab.
6.The System Restore tab should now display properly; however, the System Restore service will be disabled.
7. Enable System Restore and click Apply.

Note: All previous restore points will be removed.

Steve

 

That appears to have fixed the problem. I can't thank you enough for your help.

GO VOLS!!!!

 

You are very welcome.

Steve