Copying System Restore Points? HELP!?

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So, I want to copy a system restore point before proceeding with an encryption of my entire drive (incase something goes wrong), but I can't seem to be able to copy the "System Volume Information" folder, or the newly created system restore points. I keep getting "accessed denied." I've given full permission of the folder to this account and even tried taking ownership of it with no luck. So I'm stuck at a wall here and it's really making go nuts because I can't figure out why. :facewall:

Unless there's no way to keep a back up of a system restore point (I've read other wise). :confused1: :crying:
 
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That folder is created under the hidden Administrator(Granted you're using Windows XP or later) account to ensure 100% read/write abilities during the restore process. It's a way to avoid un needed errors, so to speak.

Where are you trying to copy it to and why are you encrypting your entire hard drive in case something goes wrong? Encrypting just means that the your files are converted into code. Unless you're at risk for someone stealing your hard drive or at a high risk for malware, I don't really see a need for encryption.

Also depending on the type of encryption, what if you lose your decryption keys? If you lose your keys, your files could be encrypted forever and there's no way for you to retrieve them without hard labor.
 
First paragraph: No, I'm using Windows 7.

Second paragraph: I'm trying to copy it over to a USB drive in case if I DO encrypt the hard drive (Which seems like not entirely possible atm). I'm one of those "Need a clean PC freak," along with, "SECURITY, SECURITY!" True crypt says it can only do system files.

Third paragraph: That's true, but I guess there's a risk to it.
 
What?

I said Windows XP or later..Windows 7 would be later than XP, no?

OK.

Sign on to the hidden Administrator account and copy it over. Do you know how to enable it?

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Just to make things quicker, in case you do not, please click the start bar. In the search box, type 'cmd' without quotes and right click cmd.exe and left click Run as Administrator.

'net user administrator /active:yes' Type that into the white and black box that comes up without the quotes and it should say "Command completed successfully." Restart your PC and you'll see a new account called Administrator, log into it and try to perform the copying functions again.

If it does not work, post here and I'll continue to troubleshoot your issue.

If it does work, please repeat the above instructions again, but instead of typing /active:yes, type /active:no. This will turn off the Administrator account as leaving it on is a vulnerability.
 
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Oh sorry, just woke up and must of read that wrong.

I already have the hidden file system unlocked, but can't seem to copy and paste only the system restore points themselves.

Going to try your method real quick and see what happens.


Edit: Still can't seem to copy over the system restore files to a USB. Still says I need access.
 
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Here's How:

1. If you have not already, download and install the free program System Restore Explorer and run it.

2. To Mount a Restore Point

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Mounting a restore point will create a shortcut to that particular restore point on the root directory of the Windows C: drive which will allow you to be able to browse and copy files and folders from the mounted restore point.

  1. In System Restore Explorer, select a specific restore point that you would like to mount, and click on the Mount button.
  2. This will now open the mounted restore point in a Windows Explorer window where you can now browse and copy any file and folder you like.
  3. The shortcut of the mounted restore point will stay in the root directory of the Windows C: drive until you unmount it in step 3 below. If you like, you could leave the restore point mounted for as long as you like though for easy access.

3. To Unmount a Mounted Restore Point

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Unmounting a selected mounted restore point will remove the shortcut of the mounted restore point from the root directory of the Windows C: drive.

Unmounting a mounted restore point will not delete the restore point.

  1. Do either step B or C below to unmount a mounted restore point.
  2. In System Restore Explorer, select a specific mounted restore point that you would like to unmount, and click on the Unmount button.

OR

  • In the root directory of the Windows C: drive, right click on the shortcut of a specific mounted restore point that you would like to unmount, and click on Delete.

4. When finished, you can close System Restore Explorer and post in this thread if this resolved your issue.
 
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Still seems to not work. I'm thinking me messing with the Special Permissions & Access might of messed it up early on when trying to move the restore points. Do you want me to show a picture of what I have set up? IF you want I'll send it to you via PM then over the forums.
 
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