System Restore Doesn't Work

[rdgallo]

I have a Gateway desktop (2003 version running Windows XP Media). Some time ago, the system restore quit working. I can try to restore to a chosen point and it runs and comes up with a message that says it was unable to restore to that point. It doesn't matter what restore date I pick, I get the same results. Does anyone have a step by step procedure I could do to correct this problem. I would like to be able to use the system restore again.
Thanks!

[HayZee518]

by default windows xp home or professional installs the system restore files when it is installed.
the following is off the microsoft site for restore point turn on.
Steps to turn on System Restore
1. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
2. In the System Properties dialog box, click the System Restore tab.
3. Click to clear the Turn off System Restore check box. Or, click the Turn off System Restore on all drives check box.
4. Click OK.

After a few moments, the System Properties dialog box closes.

[Troy]

Yes, and if it is on, it might help to turn it off, restart your computer, and then turn it back on. You'll lose your old restore points, but sounds like they aren't doing much good for you anyway. It should start to work again in the future, at least...