Follow the manufacturers instructions.
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to disable system restore in win xp go to start then right click on my computer click propeties then click the sytem restore tab put a check in the box that says turn off sytem restore to all drives. just remember when your done to turn system restore back on ...
It allows you to restore your computer to a previous state incase of a system problem.
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System Restore is a system utility in Microsoft Windows which allows the user to roll their computer's state back to those of a certain point in time, which can be used to recover from system malfunctions or other problems.
System Restore, was incorporated in Windows XP and later. Is very useful.
Try doing a system restore.
Restore the system from your latest backup or install the operating system from source using the repair mode.
Go to "Start", then into "All Programs", then into Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore, then follow the on-screen instructions.
There are several ways to get to the Windows XP system restore. The easiest way to do so is by going to the help center in the control panel. Another way to access the system restore feature is by booting the computer with the Windows XP CD.
If the system restoration fails to restore you can try restoring your system to a different date. Also make sure there is enough disk space to do the system restore if not your computer will fail to restore.