Although I can’t offer any suggestions for getting back your last system restore point, I can offer a suggestion for how to create system restore points once again. First, a bit of background and explanation for what has happened.
What is Windows XP Service Pack 3?
Windows XP Service Pack 3, also referred to as XP SP3, is one of the Windows updates. This update is designed to offer security enhancements along with some improvements in performance and stability of the system. Essentially, this service pack provides the updates for Microsoft Office XP.
What Download Issue Exists with the Windows XP Service Pack 3?
Since Windows XP Service Pack 3 also includes the Office XP Service Pack 1 (XP SP1) and Office XP Service Pack 2 (XP SP2), it necessarily takes up a lot of computer resources. In fact, this update takes up so much space, that it typically removes the last System Restore Point from the computer in order to enable the Windows XP Service Pack 3 update to complete its installation. This is why you no longer have a system restore point to go to. Since the update has usurped your computer’s resources, it no longer allows for the creation of new system restore points.
Is It Possible to Uninstall Windows XP Service Pack 3?
Unfortunately, once you have installed Windows XP Service Pack 3, you may not be able to uninstall it, especially if there were space issues to begin with and the uninstall files (backup files) were not applied. Therefore, any issues arising from the installation may not be resolved by uninstalling this update.
How to Resolve the System Restore Problem Resulting from the Installation of Windows XP Service Pack 3?
In order to enable the saving of system restore points on your computer, you need to increase the allotted restore space on your system. You can do this by accessing your system restore settings. Ideally, this step should be taken before installing Windows XP Service Pack 3.
How to Access System Restore and Increase its Allotted Restore Space
To use system restore, follow this path:
Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. Next, in the dialog box that pops up, you should see a link on the left had side labeled “System Restore Settings.” Click on this. In the dialog box that pops up, you will see a slider bar allowing you to increase the allotted restore space. Increase this by sliding the bar to the right.
Susan Keenan | November 11th, 2008
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