Windows ME - Unable to set Restore point

Factual Questions
1

I was trying to set a restore point today and got an error message telling me the computer was unable to do so and I should restart the computer and try again. I did. It didn’t. I went to Microsoft’s website and found some help. However, Method 1 does not apply since I do not have that line in my registry. Method 2 did not work.

It is Method 3 that I have a question about: what the heck does “EBD” mean? It is not referenced anywhere else on the page. Unless they are referring to the startup disk.

Any takers?

2

According to this glossary, it’s an emergency boot disk.

http://www.bootdisk.com/ is a site where you can get files ot make your own boot disk.

If you have more questions, I’m sure someone will come along to help.

BTW I tried to remove a virus from someone’s ME machine by creating a restore point, and it didn’t work. If you have a virus, you might have to reinstall :frowning:

3

I got brave and tried Method 3 assuming EBD meant “Emergency Boot Disk” and it worked! I was able to set a new Restore point. Thanks for replying.

4

The OP’s already solved, but this is something to remember - System Restore uses a lot of disk space. Make sure you’ve got plenty for it.

5

It uses 12% unless you change it otherwise. Thats a lot of space if you use a big HD & a primary
partitition of a few gigs.

6

FTR, I have an 80Gb drive that is mostly empty.