Windows 10: System Restore points

Discus and support System Restore points in Windows 10 Backup and Restore to solve the problem; I am helping my church with some of their computer problems. A couple of weeks ago, Windows 10 was automatically updated on their machines running... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Backup and Restore' started by KenMitchell, Jun 7, 2016.

  1. System Restore points


    I am helping my church with some of their computer problems. A couple of weeks ago, Windows 10 was automatically updated on their machines running Windows 7. This has caused a problem with one of their main applications that is used to track church business. While trying to get the application corrected, I had something go afoul in that the application now hangs up every time it is started. I have to end the task to get out of it. I have tried re-installing the application but the problem is still there. After I left for the day I realized I could have tried to use a restore point. I see that you have to enable Restore Points now (this is my first experience with Windows 10), which I'm sure has not been enabled on these machines. My question is: Even if the Restore Points have not been enabled, was there a restore point created when the update to Windows 10 from Window 7 occurred?

    :)
     
    KenMitchell, Jun 7, 2016
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  2. System Restore Points: No check points created.

    Does windows 10 make restore points on it's own. Have had windows 10 installed for a few days and when I checked for restore points, there were none. I make my own at this time. Sorry it did make one when I installed Classic View. I installed windows updates
    today, no restore points were made before they were installed.

    So what settings are we missing to get system or other restore points in windows 10., are is this another problem Microsoft forgot to fix.

    Original title: System Restore Points.
     
    camper1935, Jun 7, 2016
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  3. System Restore Points: No check points created.

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you are facing. I will certainly help you with this.

    If you’re not seeing any restore points, it might be because system protection isn’t turned on. To check:

    • Press Windows key + X and click on Control Panel
      ,
    • Search for Recovery, and then select Recovery.
    • Click on Configure System Restore.
    • Check if Configure and make sure Turn on system protection is selected.
    To configure Restore point manually kindly refer to the below given link and check if it helps:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/create-a-system-restore-point



    Hope this information helps. Post back with updated issue details for further help.

    Thank you.
     
    Parth P Patel, Jun 7, 2016
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  4. philc43 Win User

    System Restore points

    If you do not have restore points enabled then it probably will not be possible. Do check though as you may find that they were activated.
     
    philc43, Jun 7, 2016
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  5. RWOne Win User
    As Philc stated, check anyway, but ...

    What app, and I'd check with it's developer as to the hangup, most apps if running ok on 7 will run ok on 10 as well. It may be that you need to reinstall something it has a dependancy on ...
     
    RWOne, Jun 7, 2016
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  6. It is an app for church use called Membership Plus. The company no longer provides support for this product. When the Windows 10 update occurred, the application would load and run, but would not recognize the dataset for our church, even though the dateset was located in the original, correct location. While trying to determine why the dataset was not being recognized, something changed that caused the app to hang while trying to start. Uninstalling and re-installing the app did not fixed the hanging up problem. I thought if I could go back to a previous restore point it would at least solve the hanging problem. Thus the question about restore points. I have not had a chance to get back to the church to see if there is a previous restore point or if they were disabled and there are no restore points.
     
    KenMitchell, Jun 7, 2016
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  7. philc43 Win User
    You could try running the program as an administrator, right click the shortcut to it and select Run as Administrator. It can sometimes make a difference.
     
    philc43, Jun 7, 2016
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  8. System Restore points

    I'm going back to the church this afternoon. I will give that a try. I think the user I was logged on as had administrative rights, but I will try it anyway. Thanks for your suggestions.
     
    KenMitchell, Jun 7, 2016
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  9. Spike999 Win User
    Isn't a "windows. old" file created automatically at upgrade? OP states "a couple of weeks ago" so he should be able to roll back, no?
     
    Spike999, Jun 7, 2016
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  10. RWOne Win User
    Yes, could be an option as well ...
     
    RWOne, Jun 7, 2016
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  11. I tried running as administrator as you suggested and that worked. Thanks. Now, how do I change it so a non-admin user can run the program. I looked at the properties of the .exe file and they appear correct. What am I missing? I thought the user I was logged into (only user on machine) had administrative rights.
     
    KenMitchell, Jun 7, 2016
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  12. davidhk Win User
    See if this will work:

    Right click at the shortcut > Properties > click Compatibility tab at the top >at the bottom, click Change settings for all users > under Settings, check the box "Run this program as administrator" > OK when done.
     
    davidhk, Jun 7, 2016
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  13. philc43 Win User

    System Restore points

    You can set up a shortcut to the program and right click the shortcut to select properties, on the compatibility tab you can check the box to "Run this program as an administrator".

    Edit: David beat me to it!!

    Note: even though you are already logged in as an administrator, ticking this box makes a difference and seems to open up the permissions for writing to certain system folders.
     
    philc43, Jun 7, 2016
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  14. I would honestly be shocked if there were any.

    Also, should mention that Windows System Restore is likely not going to fix the issue. It's going to affect system files, configs, etc. If you're looking for a program that captures your computer in its complete state you may want to try disk imaging (i.e. Acronis True Image, Macrium Reflect) or even a Snapshot tool (i.e. Comodo Time Machine, Rollback Rx)
     
    HanginJang, Jun 8, 2016
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  15. I thought windows.old is used to convert back to the previous version of Window prior to the Windows 10 update.
     
    KenMitchell, Jun 9, 2016
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