Don't know if this is a computer problem or a tweaking problem:
Registry backup just hangs - Waiting for Volume Shadow Copy snapshot.
I found another post that has 8 steps to try. I tried all the steps. On step #6, the command vssadmin delete shadows /all just hangs up and does not do anything (for an hour). I can not create a restore point manually from the Control Panel - system protection. It also just hangs with "Searching" in the Protection Setting text box for Available Drives. Everything else on that tab is greyed out.
I ran the Windows Repair v1.9.7, anyway, and here are the problems from the log.
The system cannot find the file specified.
'proxycfg.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Running Repair Under System Account
Repair Windows Firewall
Start (2/16/2013 8:49:57 AM)
Running Repair Under Current User Account
The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service is not started.
More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3521.
The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service could not be started.
The service did not report an error.
More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3534.
Running Repair Under System Account
The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service is not started.
More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3521.
The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service could not be started.
The service did not report an error.
More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3534.
The system cannot find the file specified.
'proxycfg.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Done (2/16/2013 8:51:37 AM)
More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3521.
When I enter NET HELPMSG 3521 the reply is: The *** service is not started
When I enter NET HELPMSG 3534 the reply is: The service did not report an error
ICS is set to auto I started it and it started, then stopped and told me it only starts when requested.
Windows Installer is set to manual and running.
Windows update is set to auto (Trigger Start) and running.
Volume Shadow Copy is manual and running.
Any help would be appreciated.
