Windows will not create a restore point

morganmad · 27 Feb 2010

Hi,

I have just tried to create a restore point, and it says, Access is denied. (0x80070005). Please try again.

I am running windows 7 64bit.

All work well last week, the only thing downloaded was windows own updates.

Hope someone can help!

Keith.

theog · 27 Feb 2010

Try this:

System Restore Point Shortcut

System Restore Point - Create

**Capt.Jack Sparrow** · 27 Feb 2010

Hello,

You could also try this one as well System Restore General Troubleshooting to Fix Issues

Good Luck,
Captain

morganmad · 27 Feb 2010

Hi

It still tells me Access denied.

Keith.

**Capt.Jack Sparrow** · 27 Feb 2010

morganmad said:

Hi

It still tells me Access denied.

Keith.

Hello,

Most of the times the Access denied error message happen because of Antivirus / Firewall disable it and see whether that makes any difference.

Good Luck,
Captain

morganmad · 27 Feb 2010

HI,

Turned off firewall and antivirus, still get the same!

Keith.

severedsolo · 27 Feb 2010

have you tried safe mode? antivirus and firewalls have a habit of sneaking around even after they have been "disabled"

Brink · 27 Feb 2010

Hello Keith,

As a test, create a new administrator account to see if you are able to while logged into it.

If not, then a repair install should be able to fix this without losing anything.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

morganmad · 27 Feb 2010

Hi Brink,

Did a repair install, all is working well, glad that windows 7 will let you do this.

Thanks to all for all your help.

Keith.

Brink · 27 Feb 2010

You're welcome Keith. I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted. :)