How to Troubleshoot System Restore tool in Windows XP

This post provides windows xp tech support to describes how to perform troubleshooting steps for issues that may occur when you try to use the System Restore tool in Windows XP.

If System Restore does not start, follow these steps:

1. Run Windows Update to check for and to install any system updates. Visit the following Microsoft Web site to check for updates:http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
2. If you are prompted, restart the computer.
3. After the computer restarts, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click System Restore.

Follow the given method:

Make sure that the System Restore service is running

To do this, use one of the following methods:

* Look in Control Panel. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click Run, and then type compmgmt.msc in the Open box, and then press Enter.
2. Expand Services, and then click System Restore Services..

If the Status of System Restore Service is not Started, click Start on the toolbar to start it.
* Open a Command Prompt window. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click Run, type CMD in the Open box, and then press Enter.
2. Type Net Start at the command prompt to make sure that the System Restore Service is up and is running.

If the System Restore Service is not listed, type net start "System Restore Service", and then press Enter.