System Recovery Options

SIW2 · Nov 26, 2008

Nice one Shawn , really clear. :D Are you thinking of doing one for the commands to repair the bootloader if the automated startup repair doesn't work ?

Not that you haven't done enough already - just that it would be good to have a tutorial here to point people to. :geek:

SIW2

Brink · Nov 26, 2008

LOL yep, just fixing to add the Command Prompt option on here.

Brink · Nov 26, 2008

Ok, added.

SIW2 · Nov 26, 2008

Hi Shawn ,

Great , thanks.

Do you think it's worth adding this link to the MS kb for the actual commands to use?

How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows Vista

SIW2

Brink · Nov 26, 2008

Sure, but I think it woud be better as a separate tutorial instead with that link included for more information.

SIW2 · Nov 26, 2008

Yes would be better - more work for you though LOL

SIW2:D

Brink · Nov 26, 2008

LOL, you're right. I'll add the link for now until I get some free time (some year) to create one for it. :D

bennys · Dec 2, 2008

Hello Shawn !
I have the Vista Installation CD, therefore, I can comfortably perform the Method Two Option. I've also created a new partition(D:) just for the Windows Complete PC Backup. Obviously, I can not boot in the "Advanced Boot Options". So, how do I go about to perform a full computer restoration using my D: drive?

Thanks.

Brink · Dec 2, 2008

Hi Bennys,

For a System Restore, once you boot into the System Recovery Options screen from Method Two above, you would just select the System Restore option and select the Complete PC Backup on the D: drive.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

bennys · Dec 2, 2008

Ahhhh...got it.

Thanks.

Brink · Dec 3, 2008

You're welcome Bennys.

Shawn

Overclock2much · Jan 8, 2009

Thx for the tutorial on this. I wasn't getting any O/S listing in the System Recovery Box. glad you cleared that up for me.
How long does this process take?
It says it might several minutes but it's been going on for almost 30 min. I guess if the O/S is really screwed up it might take several hrs. :eek:

Brink · Jan 8, 2009

Hello Overclock2much,

It really depends on the option you choose and what all is wrong for how long it will take. Plus, how large the hard drive is and how much is saved on it. I would not think that it would take several hours though unless you have some serious corruption problems.

MWB · Mar 5, 2009

Hi Shawn
I am new writer looking to resolve a partial crash of Vista business.
I have read your "recovery" tutorial but think mine may be disabled and don't want to dabble before I know a bit more!
I am using a compaq 6715b with preloaded vista and have no back up discs.
Following use of a Reg Clean from Regsoft I have lost linkage and set up options to numerous areas including printer, modem, Control Panel, and my windows shadow recovery is not accessible showing erroe 0x81000202 and neither is the HP recovery option for a timepoint. The update function is not working and my Vista software is not validating (error 0x80070426) but my Office software is and is functioning normally.
The system is still up and semi-functional and I can now access my modem by cable but not wireless.
Any direct advice or next steps/contacts I could take?
Kind Regards
Mark

SIW2 · Mar 5, 2009

Hi MWB,

Registry cleaners can be dangerous- if you use one, it is best to check the entries it offers, before removing them.

I am not familiar with regclean , but if you are able to open the program , you will probably find it backed up the entries it removed and can restore them for you.

Otherwise, if you browse to the regclean install files folder, probably in Program files (x86) there will likely be backups there in the form of .reg files.

Double click on those and they will merge back into the registry - you will get a warning it is dangerous to merge files- but under the circumstances, I would do it.

If you are not able to open Regclean directly, type C: in the start search box and Program Files (x86) should pop up. Alternatively, type Regclean in the start search box - when it pops up, rt click and select Open file Location - there will be a folder called Data or Backups, or similar, containing the .reg files.

Will Look like this :

Hope it helps

SIW2

MWB · Mar 5, 2009

SIW2 said:
Hi MWB,

Registry cleaners can be dangerous- if you use one, it is best to check the entries it offers, before removing them.

I am not familiar with regclean , but if you are able to open the program , you will probably find it backed up the entries it removed and can restore them for you.

Otherwise, if you browse to the regclean install files folder, probably in Program files (x86) there will likely be backups there in the form of .reg files.

Double click on those and they will merge back into the registry - you will get a warning it is dangerous to merge files- but under the circumstances, I would do it.

If you are not able to open Regclean directly, type C: in the start search box and Program Files (x86) should pop up. Alternatively, type Regclean in the start search box - when it pops up, rt click and select Open file Location - there will be a folder called Data or Backups, or similar, containing the .reg files.

Will Look like this :

View attachment 10548

Hope it helps

SIW2

Hi SIW2

Many thanks for the support and advice.

The software I used was regpair v1.8 from regsofts.com and was a recommended download from Cnet. Not being aware of the dangers you've highlighted I ran a full scan and full fix twice in a row without checking the detail before restarting and subsequently losing OS functionallity. I did immediately go back and restore both of the "fixes" from within the registry cleaner but to no avail. I have followed your suggested process and the back up files are there but are empty presumably because of previusly running the restore process.

I am awaiting feedback from Regsofts and Microsoft but am open to any good advice which could avoid me having to run a full PC restoration.

Many Thanks

Mark

Brink · Mar 5, 2009

Hello Mark, and welcome to Vista Forums.

You might see if you can do a Vista System Restore using a restore point dated before this issue to see if it can fix it for you.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

SIW2 · Mar 5, 2009

Hi Mark,

Type services.msc in the start search box, click it when it pops up and make sure that Task Scheduler, Microsoft Shadow Copy provider and Volume Shadow Copy Service are all running.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/59910-services.html

Then try System restore.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-system-restore-how.html

Hope it helps

SIW2

MWB · Mar 6, 2009

Brink said:
Hello Mark, and welcome to Vista Forums.

You might see if you can do a Vista System Restore using a restore point dated before this issue to see if it can fix it for you.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Thanks Shawn

When I access this option it says it is not available although I have used it once before some months ago without issue.

I checked the set up in services as per the default comment in your tutorial and it shows the volume shadow copy as not started and manual but when I do try to start it a pop up comment says Error 2 cannot find file? presumably this has been disabled in some way by the registry cleaner that I ran!

The HP recovery F drive has 8MB of data within it but the recovery option won't run and I unable to access the data helped in this partition. The E drive has over 1MB of OS Tools which I can access but don't know if or what I could usefully action.

Kind Regards

Mark

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