Windows 10: Unable to create a restore point -- never finishes

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  1. KFloyde Win User

    Unable to create a restore point -- never finishes


    When I try to create a manual restore point, the process appears to be working, but never finishes.


    There are no errors and Task Manager allows me to end the task without any problems.


    There are two restore points lists -- both were created during Windows Update.


    I tried booting into Safe Mode, but don't even get the "Create a Restore Point" option when I attempt it in there.


    Is there a system scan or other utility that I should run to see what it causing this?


    Thanks,

    Kim.

    :)
     
    KFloyde, Jul 27, 2018
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  2. creating a restore point

    Hi Anthony,

    We understand that you're having an issue with creating a restore point. For us to further assist you, we'd like to gather additional information.

    • Have you tried creating system restore point manually?
    • Have you tried any troubleshooting steps before posting this concern? If yes, what are those?

    If you haven't created a system restore point manually, you can refer to the article below and follow the instructions given. Disable your antivirus or security software and then try to create a system restore point manually.

    Create a system restore point

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Reymichael Ros, Jul 27, 2018
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  3. unable to create system restore point

    Hi,

    Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    To assist you better, please provide few details.


    • Are you trying to create manual restore point in Windows 10?

    • Do you receive any error message, while trying to create restore point?
    I like to inform you that, Windows automatically creates a restore point when you install desktop apps and new Windows updates, if the last restore point is older than 7 days. You can also create a restore point manually at any time.

    To create restore point Manually, follow the below steps:

    1. Press the WinKey+X to display the system menu and click
    System.

    2. On the left side menu, click
    System Protection.

    3. In the Protection Settings section, click the
    C: (system) drive.

    4. Click the Create button.

    5. Type a name for the System Restore file (The
    Date and Time will be added automatically).

    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Jul 27, 2018
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  4. emmsee51 Win User

    Unable to create a restore point -- never finishes

    Unable to create a system restore point and previous restore points have disappeared

    for 4 days now I have been unable to create a restore point.

    No new software, not Windows updates, not malware or viruses detected in that time.

    When I click on create button in system protection the resulting dialog box with 'creating a restore point' just sits and the green bar scrolls across the box. Clicking x (after 1 to 4 hours) does nothing.

    Only way to stop it is via the task manager.

    • Yes, VSS, Microsoft Shadow Copy Provider and Windows backup are all running.
    • Yes, all Dependencies of those 3 services are running (DCOM and RPC)
    • Yes I have disabled all services except for Microsoft and disabled all start up entries.
    • I have run CHKDSK /F from command prompt - no issues.
    • I have tried to create a restore point in both normal and safe mode.
    • I have my Anti-Virus and anti-Malware disabled/turned off.
    • I've run SFC / scannow with no resulting errors or issues.
    Initially when I tried to create a system restore I did get a response:

    "The restore point could not be created for the following reasons:

    The shadow copy provider had an error. Check the System and Application event logs for more information (0X80042306)"

    I have researched the error code and complied with all suggested fixes - not different.

    ADDITIONALLY:

    ALL previous Restore points are now missing.

    I create a restore point whenever Microsoft updates are to be installed; when I am installing new software and after any Malware or Virus scan.

    When I last checked (4 days ago) I had 6 restore points this month.

    I have allocated 42gb for restore points in system properties.

    Can anyone offer other possible fixes?

    cheers

    emmsee
     
    emmsee51, Jul 27, 2018
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