Microsoft KB Archive/138323

Restoring Full System Backup Does Not Restore Some Settings

PSS ID Number: Q138323 Article last modified on 10-18-1995

95

WINDOWS

= SYMPTOMS =

If you use Microsoft Backup to perform a complete backup of your system using the “Full System Backup.set” backup set, some of your custom settings may not be restored when you restore the backup set. The settings that are not restored include custom settings for pointers, sounds, colors, desktop themes, and the arrangement of icons on the desktop.

= CAUSE =

The custom settings that are not restored are settings that are saved in the registry each time you shut down or restart Windows 95. These custom settings are restored to the registry when you restore the backup set, but they are then overwritten with the current Windows 95 settings when you restart your computer after restoring the backup set.

= RESOLUTION =

You must select your custom settings again manually.

= REFERENCES =

For information about saving your custom settings in Windows 95, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

ARTICLE-ID: Q130234 TITLE : Save Settings On Exit Option Enabled by Default

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