Learn everything you need to deal with 0x80042302 error

1. Use Volume Shadow Copy

Volume Shadow Copy is a tool to create backups manually or automatically and it may interfere with the System Restore function.

To check if the status of the Volume Shadow Copy Service is disabled, do the following:

Open the Run dialog box and enter services.msc in the startup field and click OK.

Now You need to right-click the volume shadow copy from the list and click "Properties" in the context menu. Here, check what type of launch of this utility: automatic or paused. Select the option you want and then OK.

After that, you can restart your computer and see if the system restore error 0x80042302 is resolved.

3. Clean Boot

A clean boot is great for getting around all the hurdles and taking advantage of System Restore. In the dialog box Run, type msconfig.exe in the box and click OK.

Now you should go to the General tab and uncheck the Load startup items checkbox in the Selective startup subsection.

Then go to tab the Services And select the Hide all Microsoft services check box and also click Disable all.

The next tab you need is "Startup", click "Open Task Manager" - select all startup items, and disable them. Exit the task manager and after that, you will see a pop-up window, click the "Restart" button. Now try to restore the system again.

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