4 Ways to Fix System Restore Not Working on Windows 11

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Modify the Shadow Copy Windows Service

Windows Shadow Copy services are crucial to launching System Restore on Windows 11. To automate their action, configure them manually using the Services app.

Step 1:Press theWindows + R shortcutto open the Run dialog, typeservices.msc, and pressEnter.

Step 2:LocateMicrosoft Software Shadow Copy Providerin the list and double-click to configure it.

Step 3:Set its Startup type toAutomatic, clickApply, and selectOKto save changes.

Step 4:Repeat the steps for theVolume Shadow Copyservice. Reboot PC and re-launch System Restore.

Fix 2: Perform System Restore in Safe Mode

Sometimes, System Restore fails to work on Windows 11 due to third-party software conflicts. Reboot your PC in thesafe modeand perform a system restore.

Step 1:Launch theRun dialog(using the Windows + R shortcut), typemsconfig, and hitEnter.

Step 2:Switch to theBoottab, enableSafe bootunder Boot options, and clickApply, followed byOK.

Step 3:SelectRestartto boot your PC in safe mode. Once it boots up, open theSystem Restorewizard.

Fix 3: Run the CHKDSK Utility

The System Restore utility might fail to work if there’s anissue with your hard drive(e.g., corruption or bad sectors). To fix it, run the Check Disk (CHKDSK) utility to repair the hard drive and retry opening System Restore.

Step 1:Right-click theWindows iconon the taskbar to open the Power User Menu and selectTerminal (Admin).

Step 2:Copy-paste the following command into the console and pressEnter. Launch theSystem Restoreutility once the scan completes.

Fix 4: Run SFC and DISM Scans

Corrupt system filesare a common culprit behind System Restore not working properly on Windows 11. Run the SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) scans to repair the system image.

Step 1:Press theWindows key, searchTerminal, and right-click to selectRun as administrator.

Step 2:Approve the UAC prompt, typesfc /scannowin the console, and pressEnter.

Step 3:Finally, execute the following DISM commands sequentially, reboot your PC, and re-run System Restore.

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Last updated on 22 May, 2024

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