Elliot's post:----

<<<< ************I went to "control panel/administrative tools/services/system
restore service" and it   is already set to automatic. Thanks for the
suggestion>>>>

The following was taken from a Microsoft KB site and would suggest you give it a try.

 " How can I verify that the System Restore services are running on my computer?
A. Use the following procedure:

• To verify that System Restore services are running from Control Panel:

1.
 Click Start, Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance

2.
 Click Administrative Tools, Computer Management, then Services and Applications.

3.
 Click Services, and then click System Restore Services. Ensure the service is set to Automatic and the status is Started


• To verify that System Restore services are running using the command prompt:

1.
 Click Start, Run, then type CMD in the control box

2.
 Press Enter, then type Net Start at the command prompt "

 You may also try the following URL

 http://tinyurl.com/bzmzp

 Good Luck----Venkat

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