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Fixed: System Restore not Working in Windows 10/11

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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TheWindows 10/11 update brought new much-needed features and options, but along with all that’s new, came the problems, as well.

Here’s what some users have been saying aboutSystem Restorewhich doesn’t work for them.

Hello all, I was wondering if you could help me with this problem.

I recently reformatted my computer with the Windows 8.1 Pro with the iso with the recently released update and after installing a WiFi update for my card, I needed to useSystem Restoreas I was loosing internet connection like crazy to no avail.

When I try to useSystem Restore, it looks like it’s going to work and gets as far asSystem Restoreis restoring the registry and it reboots the computer with the commonSystem restorecouldn’t access a file, this could be due to a antivirus, I made no changes to my system since the reformat except the wifi driver and the only antivirus I have is Windows Defender.

I have triedbootinginto cleanbootand also selectingSystem Restorefrom the advancedbootmenu with the same error.

I even tried creating a restore point on my freshly cleaned laptop, but the error still happens even with Volume Shadow copy on Automatic.

I have contacted Intel too regarding their drivers, but you need to fixSystem Restoreand the issue with reverting WiFi driver, causing my connection not to always auto connect when my computer boots up.

I am computer savy so if you have any suggestions regarding regedits or advanced suggestions besides the ones I have tried on various forums, let me know.

How can I fix System Restore not working after update?

As you can see, the issue has been affecting the user and the problem is detailed in the above excerpt.

After many possible fixes, I’m glad to announce that Microsoft has officially acknowledged the problem and has issued a solution.

Here’s thelinkto the official support page where Microsoft is discussing this problem in detail:

You create a restore point on a computer that is runningWindows 10. You change some settings or install live updates. You try to restore the system to thesystem restorepoint that you created.

This issue occurs because the desktop.ini file for the Microsoft OneDrive folder is read-only. TheSystem Restorefails because the desktop.ini file does not change.

So, you need to make sure that you have performed the latest check on Windows Update, or follow the above link to download the specific file to solve the issue.

If the issue persists, here are some additional solutions that you can use.

If you are experiencing troubles getting your system restored inWindows 10, check theofficial Microsoft’s dedicated pagefor this kind of issue.

Let us know if this guide helped you solve this issue. If it didn’t, we’ll try to look further into the issue.

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Radu Tyrsina

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