Solved System Restore not working

[cryogent]

Briefly explain your current issue(s)

System Restore not working

Steps taken to resolve, but have been unsuccessful

I remove all the security software previos installed (VoodooShield / Hard_Configurator), sfc /scannow is ok , i've made changes to Not Configured of “Turn off system restore” policy in gpedit, disable/enable (automatic) 3 services required for System Restore to work ( Volume Shadow Copy, Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider, Microsoft Storage Spaces SMP).... but nothing works.

In Event Viewer i have an error of VSS.

Like the title said the System Restore no longer working - error 0x81000203,
i believe is no longer working after the last major windows update.
-I remove all the security software previos installed (VoodooShield / Hard_Configurator), CFA in Windows Defender,
-sfc /scannow is ok ,
-scanned with EEK, HMP, Kaspersky, etc....everything is ok
-i've made changes to Not Configured of “Turn off system restore” policy in gpedit,
disable/enable (automatic) 3 services required for System Restore to work ( Volume Shadow Copy, Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider, Microsoft Storage Spaces SMP
.... but nothing works.
In Event Viewer i have an error of VSS

Spoiler: View

Volume Shadow Copy Service information: The COM Server with CLSID {e579ab5f-1cc4-44b4-bed9-de0991ff0623} and name Coordinator cannot be started. [0x800401f0, CoInitialize has not been called.

What else can i do?
PS- is something strange with the ability of windows to retain history of Win+R commands

 

[Moonhorse]

Is it possible to boot in safe mode and try sfc + sys res there?
Is the restore necessary, since you dont have backup?
You can always download iso. and repair/clean install that way?

 

[cryogent]

I will try and see if works,
clean install is the last thing in my mind.

 

[Moonhorse]

I will try and see if works,
clean install is the last thing in my mind.

installing clean windows from usb stick takes like 5minutes max, in future just take backups to avoid this

 

[shmu26]

Just wondering if you maybe enabled Protected folder access in Windows Defender? That can cause a VSS error sometimes.
If you have RollbackRx installed, that can also conflict with system restore.

Generally speaking, system image software such as Macrium Reflect is better and more reliable than Windows system restore.

 

[CyberTech]

Try this?
Fix: System Restore Failure with Error 0x81000203 - Appuals.com

 

[codswollip]

What happens when you run "rstrui.exe "?

 

[DeepWeb]

Just like others have said, don't use it, disable it in fact. Waste of space and time and spacetime. Use AOMEI Backupper or any other backup solution instead. Less stress and it restores your computer fully, not like System restore which leaves a lot of things corrupted.

 

[cryogent]

Sorry for delayed answer,
Moonhorse - Sys res not working in Safe Mode, sfc is OK
shmu26 - Yes, the "Protected folders acces" settings was enabled in WD, no RollBackRX installed
Telos - its show that i don't have any system restore points created, but i created a system restore few months ago...
CyberTech - i will take a look

 

[shmu26]

Sorry for delayed answer,
Moonhorse - Sys res not working in Safe Mode, sfc is OK
shmu26 - Yes, the "Protected folders acces" settings was enabled in WD, no RollBackRX installed
Telos - its show that i don't have any system restore points created, but i created a system restore few months ago...
CyberTech - i will take a look

Disable Windows Defender active protection, and try . If it works, try with WD enabled, but Protected folders disabled.

 

[cryogent]

Done that several times before....and... nothing.

 

[codswollip]

Any Event Viewer entries spawned when you manually attempt to create a restore point?

 

[cryogent]

See spoiler in first post

 

[Andy Ful]

See spoiler in first post

You can try to install Hard_Configurator and let him make a system restore point - it can repair this broken feature in many cases. Next, you can uninstall H_C if not required.

 

[cryogent]

Sorry, I have not been home this days, but the method you described did not work, I had to reset the windows.

 

[JB007]

Like the title said the System Restore no longer working - error 0x81000203,
i believe is no longer working after the last major windows update.
-I remove all the security software previos installed (VoodooShield / Hard_Configurator), CFA in Windows Defender,
-sfc /scannow is ok ,
-scanned with EEK, HMP, Kaspersky, etc....everything is ok
-i've made changes to Not Configured of “Turn off system restore” policy in gpedit,
disable/enable (automatic) 3 services required for System Restore to work ( Volume Shadow Copy, Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider, Microsoft Storage Spaces SMP
.... but nothing works.
In Event Viewer i have an error of VSS

Spoiler: View

Volume Shadow Copy Service information: The COM Server with CLSID {e579ab5f-1cc4-44b4-bed9-de0991ff0623} and name Coordinator cannot be started. [0x800401f0, CoInitialize has not been called.

What else can i do?
PS- is something strange with the ability of windows to retain history of Win+R commands

Hello @cryogent
I hope it is not too late for you.
Take a look at this thread : Problem - System Restore Point error code and it is not working

 

[codswollip]

I had this problem after removing KIS and Kaspersky's remnants in System Volume Information (kl*.*). I found these links helpful.
System Restore is greyed out or disabled by your system administrator
Windows 8.1 System Protection disabled
Eventually this cleared up by going into Advanced System settings and flipping the partition restore selections on/off between reboots as well as toggling the system restore disabled/enabled.

I can't remember exactly where things got righted, but it did happen. FWIW I'm on Win8.1 x64.

 

[cryogent]

JB007 - The link u distributed was helpful for a friend of mine, for me its was to late i allready reset my windows.