windows 10 unable to restore files from Recycle bin
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This issue might be due to file corruption in your system. Let’s try placing your system in Clean boot state and then check if you are able to restore the files from Recycle Bin.
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Unable to use system restore in Windows 10
I have just acquired a Lenovo E93Z running Windows 10 64 bit.
Windows updates ran today, and the machine did not restart, just hanging. Eventually I had to turn it off. Windows said updates had been installed successfully, but for prudence, I decided to restore the system and run updates again.
I received a message:
System Restore did not complete successfully. Your computer’s system files and settings were not changed.
System Restore failed to extract the original copy of the directory from the restore point.
The restore point was damaged or was deleted during the restore.
You can try System Restore again and choose a different restore point. If you continue to see this error, you can try an advanced recovery method.
I then tried an earlier restore point, and got the same message. I then created another restore point, tried to restore to that one, and got the same message.
SFC /scannow shows no errors, but I want to know that I can use system restore if necessary. Can you help?
I admire your patience and recognition that System Restore is a crucial first line of defense. But it doesn’t need anywhere need 100gb space and can be kept in the 5-10gb range and still host a full range of restore points. Now, let’s get it fixed:
I understand you already ran SFC which found no damaged System files and DISM which only restores the image by which SFC checks System files if it is found to be corrupt. But I would run SFC again to reconfirm this.
Equally important are other steps to establish a Clean Boot because programs often cause conflicts, and test removing the anti-virus to default to Defender which provides adequate protection with no reported issues while most others cause issues seen here regularly.
The steps lead up to if necessary running a Windows 10 Repair Upgrade which reinstalls the OS while keeping files, programs and settings — which is an easy operation that takes about an hour and works more often than not. If that isn’t enough the next step would be to Reset Your Windows 10 PC which saves only files ruling out programs and settings causing corruption.
However if you haven’t yet done one and this is an Upgrade or Factory install, I would strongly consider doing the Clean Install Windows 10 because it is the gold standard install with tens of thousands of users without a single complaint or reported issue. It’s also one of the great learning experiences which will keep you master of your PC.
Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes.
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Unable to restore to an earlier date windows 10. never had this problem with windows 8
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Hi Lloyd. I’m Greg, a volunteer installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.
Make sure System Restore is turned on for C and has plenty of space apportioned under Configure button: http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/computing/how-t.
Be aware that some WIndows Updates and Version Updates turn off System Restore. MVP’s have complained about this but are not sure it’s being remedied. We consider this the first line of defense.
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it’s resolved.
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You can only restore to an earlier time if you have additional system restore points. This is partly dependent on how much space you have allocated to your system restore. The more space it has, the more it will be able to save.
In order to configure how much space system restore has to keep more system restore points, do the following:
Open Start, type advanced
Hit Enter
Click the System Protection tab
Select the system drive where Windows is installed
Click Configure
Make sure Turn on system protection is selected
Under Disk space Usage, drag the slider to give it 5 GBs or more space.
Click Apply then OK
In future you will be able to go back farther.
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Go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki.
But remember that Factory or Upgrade installs are inferior installs which most enthusiasts won’t even run because they’d expect endless issues. Consider doing the Clean Install in this link which compiles the best possible install that will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki.
There is also an automated Refresh that reinstalls WIndows while shedding corrupting factory bloatware, saves your files, but doesn’t clear the drive to get it cleanest: https://www.howtogeek.com/265054/how-to-easily-.
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it’s resolved.
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