system restore does not work, cannot find a restore point

[merrily]

I think I accidentally deleted some file on my c drive, and I am trying to restore the computer (Dell, microsoft 7) to its previous state but when i try to restore files it says that no restore points have been creaed.... open system protection. I can't open system protection. please help.

 

[merrily]

when I press ok nothing happens

 

[Layback Bear]

Are you running is Safe Mode?

Here is a excellent tutorial by Brink that can guide you.

Read it completely before doing the Restore Point.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html

 

[merrily]

I can't open safe mode. It just returns back to the start up screen

 

[Layback Bear]

Is this correct.

You can't start your computer in Normal Mode or Safe Mode.

Did you have restore turned off? (System Protection)

Your picture in post # 1 looks like Safe Mode.

Just what did you remove and how?

 

[merrily]

it is in safe mode, the pic I put up. I was fiddling around with files in C becaus it had duplicates files for some reason and i deleted them using the software duplicatecleaner. Stupid that I didn't have note of the deleted files. How do I check if I have restore turn off?

 

[merrily]

Yes I can't start my compute in normal or safe (I press f8) without it going back to system restore (that fails to fix the problem)

 

[Layback Bear]

Yes I can't start my compute in normal or safe

This above does not tell me any thing.

1. Can you start your computer in Normal Mode?

2. Can you start your computer in Safe Mode?

The answers should be.
Yes I can or No I can not.

This should help with your restore question.
By Brink:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/330-system-protection-turn-off.html

 

[merrily]

I can't start my computer in either mode. It goes back to the loading menu and asks me launch system repairwhen I have it at safe mode. it is the same with normal. so no, I cannot with both modes


I can't exactly turn restore on and off if I cannot access the computer in normal mode.

 

[Layback Bear]

This is a tutorial by Gregrocker that has lot of information and methods for computers that won't boot.
It's a long read but worth the time.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219533-troubleshooting-windows-7-failure-boot.html

 

[merrily]

I'll give it a try but my computer has no cd slot for step 10' would it work with a usb?

 

[Layback Bear]

Which tutorial is step #10 are you referring to?