Unable to create system restore point

The error states file access denied.
It seems your login is not able to access that specified file
due to permission constraint.

• Firstly disable UAC.

• If you have mcaffee installed or norton, disable access protection.

• If you created a system restore point with the True Crypt image mounted, you won't be able to restore back to that point. It needs to be unmounted before creating the restore point.
• If you use Panda Internet Security you need to uninstall it completely in order to be able to restore to a previous point.

Before trying the above solutions you can try the following that exploit a bug on windows:

1. turn off System Restore,
2. Shutdown,
3. Power Up,
4. enable System Restore and
5. try to Restore.

Best of luck.

The Windows Backup and Restore feature allows you to save files and system images to external backup devices such as hard drives and flash drives. However, backing up files become problematic if the directory your backing up files from isn't configured properly, or if you're having issues with the devices you're backing files to. There are ways to solve or work around backup problems quickly and safely.

Hard Drive b> A backup will not complete if the files you're backing up exceed the amount of space left on the external hard drive. If you're backing up large system files, Microsoft recommends saving the backup to an external hard drive that can hold at least 200 GB. If you're running out of space, you must delete content to create space for others or use another hard drive. Error Codes In some cases, Windows displays the following error codes when it's unable to complete a backup: "0x80070001 (Invalid Function)" or "0x81000037: Windows Backup failed while trying to read from the shadow copy on one of the volumes being backed up." These error messages usually appear if Windows is unable to backup a specific library or if you opt out of adjusting your backup settings and settle for the default settings in the Windows Backup and Restore Feature. Reparse Point b> If you're unable to backup a specific library and run into error code messages, removing the reparse point allows you to complete the backup. A reparse point is a file that contains information about the user on a computer. If it doesn't point to a location that contains some of the data you want to backup, error messages appear when you try to back up your files. Type "CMD" in the Start Search box to open the Command Prompt. In the Command Prompt, typing "DIR /AL /S" and pressing Enter lists the reparse points. Each entry says "JUNCTION," which also means reparse point. The entries also tell you the location of the reparse points in Windows Explorer. If you locate a specific reparse point in Windows Explorer, delete its mounted volume from the device's Properties. Once deleted, you should be able to back up your files. Discs b> If you're backing up files to a disc, you'll run into problems if the discs are non-rewritable and already contain data, or if they are severely scratched or damaged. Non-rewritable discs can only be used once, while rewritable discs can be used to read and write data several times. If the CD or DVD you're using is severely scratched, the optical disc drive spins harder than usual in an attempt to read it. If it's incapable of reading the disc, the backup feature may freeze or display an error.
Windows backup or restore errors 0x80070001, 0x81000037, or 0x80070003
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/973455 - workaroundissue12

Simple test to determine if it's a hardware or software problem : try to boot in the BIOS. If you can't then it's hardware you should just return it, it's still in the warranty. If you can then Windows is totally corrupted so just reinstall it.

Creating a System Restore point using a shortcut For a more elegant way to create a System Restore point using Script in Windows Vista, check out our article Create System Restore Points Quickly using Script in Windows Vista and Windows XP.
Alternately, you may use the method below:
Copy the contents below to a Notepad document, and save it to a file name with .vbs extension (Example: createrp.vbs) and close Notepad.
set SRP = getobject("winmgmts:\\.\root\default:Systemrestore")
CSRP = SRP.createrestorepoint ("Created a Restore Point now", 0, 100)
If CSRP <> 0 then
Msgbox "Error " & CSRP & ": Unable to create System Restore point"
End if
Right-click on the Desktop and select New - Shortcut
Create a shortcut with the following target:
wscript.exe c:\scripts\createrp.vbs
Note: The above assumes that the createrp.vbs script is present in the c:\scripts folder. If that's not the case, change the Path accordingly.
Name the shortcut file name as Create Restore Point
Running the script To create a System Restore point, run the script with elevated mode. To do so, right-click on the newly created shortcut (Create Restore Point.lnk) and choose Run as administrator. When you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. A System Restore point will automatically be created.

You can try to "System restore" at boot-up. This option will display for a very brief moment at the beging of your boot up sequence. The regular system restore has probably exhausted all previous restore points.

You didn't mention what os you are using xp or vista. What software are you talking about that it came with? also Norton Anti virus is known to cause problems with windows restore. So taking a wild guess check out these steps

Many users have found that Norton 2006 and later, has been responsible for this error message. It seems there is a security feature in place that prevents outside programs from making system changes that would change Norton's files. To work around this issue, follow these instructions:

<>Temporarily shut down Norton:

1. Start Norton
2. Select Options>> Norton Anti-Virus
3. Select Miscellaneous from the right pane
4. Scroll down the right pane and locate "How to protect my product"
5. Uncheck the box titled: Turn protection on for my Symantec product
6. Click OK

<>Run System Restore:

1. Go to Start>> All Programs>> Accessories>> System Tools>> System Restore.
2. Select the option: Restore my computer to an earlier time.
3. Select a restore point to restore back to.
4. Click OK

The restore operation will now start. Restart Windows when completed.

<>Turn Norton back on:

1. Start Norton
2. Select Options>> Norton Anti-Virus
3. Select Miscellaneous from the right pane
4. Scroll down the right pane and locate "How to protect my product"
5. Check the box titled: Turn protection on for my Symantec product
6. Click OK

If you do not have Norton installed on your system and you receive the subject message, your Restore Points may have become corrupt. You will need to delete all previous restore points and create a new one. Here's how:
Note: Using this method will remove any possibilities of restoring your system to a previous time. You will need to find a solution to your original problem manually.

1. Go to Start>> All Programs>> Accessories>> System Tools>> System Restore
2. Select System Restore Settings from the left
3. Place a checkmark in the checkbox titled: "Turn Off System Restore". By turning off system restore, you are deleting ALL restore points.
4. Go back to System Restore and select the option "Create a Restore Point".

System Restore should function normally at this point.

Click on Start/Accessories/SystemTools/SystemRestore Once there, you'll be prompted to Create a Restore Point or Restore to an earlier point in time. Select Restore to an earlier point in time and you will see a calendar. Click on the date you would like to restore to and click Continue. It's important to leave the machine alone while it performs the restore action. Once done, it will automatically reboot. After rebooting, you will get 1 of 2 messages:

1. Your system have successfully been restored or
2. System restore was unable to restore your computer, no changes were made to your system

Hope this answers your question. All the best!
Greg

your operating system is expired

Sometimes, Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit will not allow to create a restore point as it is self scheduled to create its own restore system restore points.

To over-come this: turn the system off, press the on button and keep pressing the F8 button to get into Safe Mode. Once you are in Safe Mode, go to the System Restore and then create a Restore Point. Once you have done this, shut down and restart the system, you will then see your restore point that you have created.

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