System Restore is among the best troubleshooting tools Windows has when it works right.
That message says, There was an unexpected error in the property page… (0x81000203).
As a result, users cant roll Windows back to restore points with that tool.
Do you see the same 0x81000203 fault signal when trying to utilize System Restore in Windows 10 or 11?
If yes, you may be able to resolve error 0x81000203 with these potential fixes.
you’re able to start those services in the following steps:
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Uninstall the TuneUp Utilities Software
AVG TuneUp Utilities is known to cause error 0x81000203.
Users whove needed to fix error 0x8100020 have confirmed removing TuneUp Utilities resolved the issue on their PCs.
Uninstalling AVG TuneUp Utilities is the most surefire way to ensure it doesnt conflict with System Restore.
However, users who prefer to keep that software can try disabling itsTurbo Modeoption.
The feature reputedly disables components System Restore needs.
So, look for aTurbo Modeoption in AVG TuneUp and disable it.
3. verify if System Restore Is Disabled in Group Policy
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So, you may be able to access System Restore and roll back Windows in Safe Mode.
Reset the WMI Repository
A corrupted WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) database can cause various operation errors.
So, maybe a corrupted WMI repository is causing the 0x81000203 error on your PC.
you’re free to fix the WMI repository by resetting it like this:
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Clean booting is similar to restarting in Safe Mode since it disables third-party startup programs and services.
However, that doesnt disable other OS components and drivers like Safe Mode does.
To apply this potential resolution, follow the instructions in our guide onhow to perform a clean boot.
If System Restore works after clean booting, you could leave the boot configuration like it is.
Then enterUpperFiltersto be the strings title, and inputvolsnapfor the value as outlined above.
Those arent necessarily guaranteed fixes, but theyve resolved this System Restore issue for many users.
So, maybe one will get error 0x81000203 sorted on your Windows 11/10 PC.
