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ComputerBee
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Mar 19, 2019

Why Does System Restore Never Work in Windows 10?

I have tried System Restore on multiple Windows 10 Pro machines over the past few months, and it has never, ever worked. Usually, it takes an hour or two before it gets the whole way through, and the...
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Hi DrCosmar,

May I ask what is the error with the system restore point, can you make a video of the issue so I can find out how to fix it?

I really do want to help you out here, I am trying to help as many people as possible! I am using Windows 11 Professional and it's not special.

I am not a fake,
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DrCosmar
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Jan 20, 2022
I appreciate the sentiment, but I just reset the PC instead. That always seems to work.

If I hadn't neglected it I would provide you with the error information, but I was pressed for time and only tried twice.

System Restore has never worked for me anytime I have been asked to use it. I understand it might work well for you, and work well for others. It does not for the people proclaiming so here.

Such a critical function shouldn't need troubleshooting. If you are using it, chances are you are past the point of troubleshooting the initial issue anyways.

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