Re: Can't run system restore

From: siljaline (siljaline_at_nospam.com)
Date: 11/24/04 

Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 01:21:52 -0500

"bartsanz" wrote:
> Windows XP/McAffee virus pro/MSN firewall/auto updates from MSN/Earthlink DSL
> system 2 yrs. old
>
> My system is running slow, getting worse all the time. I tried my old trick
> of running the system restore. But no matter which date I pick, the program
> tells me that it cannot restore to the appointed date.
>
> Any clue as to the problem?

You could begin by unloading some start-up programs:
http://aumha.org/a/loads.php
FAQ's and tips on PC health.
http://aumha.org/a/health.htm

If no joy, run the "quickfix":
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php

Silj 

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