Fix ‘System Restore Did not Complete Successfully’ Error in Windows 8

It’s hard to keep up with the growing amount of troubles that Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 users are receiving, but we’re doing our best in order to help out affected users. Today we’re trying to solve the System Restore problem.

The System Restore function has been slightly revamped in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, but it remains just as useful as before. However, there are some unlucky Windows 8.1 users that have been reporting various problems with this option. We discuss one of them and try to address it with some potential fixes. The main problem is that the System Restore is not completing no matter what restore point is selected, according to the affected users.

How to fix ‘System Restore Did not Complete Successfully’ problem in Windows 8

Here’s how the complain of this Windows 8.1 users sounds like and if it is similar to yours, read lower for some potential fixes:

I have tried running system restore on my windows 8.1 PC but no matter what restore point is selected, system restore always fails. The message that is diplayed is- System Restore did not complete successfully. Your computer’s system files and settings were not changed. Details:
System Restore failed to extract the file(C:\Windows\WinStore\AppxSignature.p7x) from the restore point.

The restore point was damaged or was deleted during the restore. You can try System Restore again and choose a different restore point. If you continue to see this error, you can try an advanced recovery method. Is there anyway this issue can be resolved and I can continue with system restore?

Solution 1: Keep the computer in a clean boot status and check

Here’s how to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 –  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135. You need to look for the section: “how to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot”.

Solution 2: Run the System Restore in the Safe Mode and check the issue status

Here are the Windows Startup Settings, including safe mode – http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode

Solution 3: Perform System Restore from Advanced Options screen

1. After you boot your computer using Windows DVD or System Repair Disc, a black screen appears with gray text “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD”. Press any key
2. Select the correct time and Keyboard type
3. Click Repair your computer in the lower left corner
4. Select Troubleshoot from Choose an option screen
5. Click advanced options in Troubleshoot screen
6. Select System Restore

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