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How to fix An unspecified error occurred during System Restore 0x800700b7 error (Windows 7)

System Restore did not complete successfully. Your computer's files and settings were not changed. An unspecified error occurred during System Restore. (0x800700b7)

It's not nice to be greeted by this error while restoring your Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 PC to a point where your computer was working properly, after waiting for a couple of hours to see a successful outcome.

The reasons for error 0x800700b7 are many, but among the most common ones are:

  • Installed third-party antivirus software that prevents the system restore feature from accessing the system files as it considers it a threat;
  • Corrupt system files, as a result of virus;
  • Incorrect configuration of system settings, altered once a particular program was installed;
  • Failed or incomplete installation of a program, which left invalid entries in the Windows registry.

After many hours spent in research, we proudly present you the most detailed solutions for fixing this error, and regaining access to your computer.

Select specifications which apply:

Click on this if your computer runs on Windows 7 and you get this message.

Click on this if you can log in and use your computer.

Click on this if Windows is stuck somewhere and won't open at all.

Click on this if you tried everything else to fix this issue, but nothing worked.

Click on this if your computer runs on Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 and you get this message.

Click on this if your computer runs on Windows 10 and you get this message.

  1. Run the System File Checker

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  2. Clear the cache

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  3. Ensure that all the programs are installed and updated

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  4. Boot the computer to the last known configuration

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  5. Scan the computer for viruses

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  6. Disable the antivirus software temporarily

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  7. Run the System Restore from Safe Mode

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  8. Run System Restore from the Windows Installation DVD or USB

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  9. Repair Windows from the Windows installation disk or USB

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  10. Try restoring Windows to an earlier System Restore point

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