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Windows 10: Fix Error 0x81000203

Mitch BartlettFebruary 4, 2021 Comments (0)
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When trying to use the System Restore option under System Properties in Windows, you may get the following error:

There was an unexpected error in the property page:

System Restore encountered an error. Please try to run System Restore again. (0x81000203)

Please close the property page and try again.

Windows 10 Error 0x81000203

The following steps usually help solve this issue.

  1. Select the “Start” button, type services.msc, then press “Enter“.
  2. Find the “Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider” in the list. Right-click on it, then select “Properties“.
    MS Software Shadow Copy Provider Properties Option
  3. Ensure the “Startup type” is set to “Automatic“. Select the “Start” button to start the service, then click “OK“.
    Windows 10 swprv Service Start
  4. Restart the computer, then try to access the System Restore feature again. I hope that this has solved the error for you!
Categories: Windows

Author Mitch Bartlett

Through my career that spans over 20 years I have become an expert in Microsoft Systems Administration, Android, and macOS. I started this site as a technical guide for myself and it has grown into what I hope is a useful knowledgebase for everyone.

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Last Updated on February 4, 2021 by Mitch Bartlett