error code 0x81000203__

Anonymous
2010-01-07T17:26:25+00:00

create system restore point fails to start in Windows 7.

when I click system protection tab in system properties in Windows 7, it displays a message saying

'There was a unexpected error in the property page:

System restore encountered an error. Please try to run System Restore again. (0x81000203).

Please close the property page and try again'

I tried starting properties again few times.

Also restarted windows a few times and started computer properties.

as soon as I click system protection tab, things go wrong and I get the above message.

so please help me.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures

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Anonymous
2010-03-04T12:55:44+00:00

Sorry for a delayed reply.

I would suggest all of you to disable any security software ( Anti Virus, firewall..) you are using on your computer and then turn system restore off and on to check if the issue persists.

Also boot in safe mode and then just open the option of system restore and check if the error pops up in the highlighted part. This will help check if any non-Microsoft service is interfering with the system restore.

In Safe mode; you have access to only basic files and drivers. Refer to the link to start the computer in safe mode and then check -

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

Now check in safe mode if you are able to open system restore and do you still get any error message - you may refer to the System Restore support articles for guidance-

Note: When you perform complete System restore from safe mode you will not be able to undo the changes. Also performing system restore changes the computer to previous state, programs and updates that you installed are removed.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/What-is-System-Restore

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/System-Restore-frequently-asked-questions

Also I would suggest you to run a SFC scan and check if it lists any error messages –

Perform a SFC Scan -

1.      Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow

2.      Type the following command, and then press ENTER:

sfc /scannow

A message will appear stating that 'The system scan will begin'. Be patient because the scan may take some time

3.      If any files require a replace SFC will replace them. You may be asked to insert your Win7 DVD for this process to continue

4.      If everything is okay you should, after the scan, see the following message "Windows resource protection did not find any integrity violations" 

5.      After the scan has completed, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

Check the below mentioned link for further guidance on SFC scan -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

Hope this helps. Let us know the results.

Thanks,

Meghmala – Microsoft Support

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-11-21T07:19:21+00:00

    Sorry if late but i don't know if your problems been fix or not? Here's how i got mine to work i have a tune up utilites turbo mode running. This program had some how disabled the system restored application. So that's why i keep getting an error when i click on system restore tray. So what you need to do is double check that you have nothing else that is running such as anything have to do with BOOSTING your PC to run fast? If you do, stop it the boosting apps and go back into your system restore and bamm!! you should be able to create a system restore points...Thanks for reading and i hope this help.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-04-11T21:06:14+00:00

    This fixed mine too. Thank you to all involved.

    THANK YOU! You fixed my problem!

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-03-17T07:58:25+00:00

    Many thanks.  I had to start both services (one was disabled and one was on manual). System Restore works fine now!!!!!!

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-03-08T07:29:33+00:00

    THANK YOU! You fixed my problem!

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