Windows 7: My system administrator cant turn on system restore

i am part of a small home network, somehow the system administrator turned off system restore and cannot turn it back on. i have gone through what the tutorial said about turning it back on, but the configure button is blanked out on my computer. it is really getting me worried because if i cant turn it on, if a problem happens, then i cant system restore

Hello dharker, welcome to Seven Forums!



At control panel, administrative tools, services, what does yours say?

in the folder you specified, i do not know which selection should be a certain way. is something supposed to be started that isnt already? thanks alot for your assistance.

Does yours match mine? That's the default setting.


If it not on "manual" it won't run.

Have a look at what BFK has highlighted in blue - is yours the same is the question.

Edit: sorry BFK, was not sure you were around.

That's ok mate, we're a team here.

yes, the selection you have highlighted is the same as mine, along with all other selections in that window screenshot. the error message is as follows it can help.

System Restore has been turned off by your system administrator. to turn on system restore, contact your system administrator.

the problem is, the administrator has no clue whatsoever. appreciate the help

Is that your Dad or someone/ thing else?

i believe that it would have to be my parents because i bought a laptop and am wired into their modem

Isnt anyone gonna help me i am completely lost on this situation