If when you try to restore your Windows 10 computer, Windows module installer created System restore point and it fails, so this message is intended to help you. In this article, we will provide you with the workarounds that you can try to help you fix this system restore issue.
The installer for Windows or WMIW or TiWorker.exe modules checks for new updates from the Windows server and installs them on your computer system. This process can therefore create a system restore point before installing Windows updates.
Let’s look at a typical scenario where you may experience this problem.
You start Windows 10 in audit mode. In the system event log, you find the following event entered:
The Windows Modules Installer service startup type has been changed from Demand Start to Auto Start.
You now manually activate system protection as follows:
To select System protection > Configure > Restore settings > Activate system protection, then select Apply.
In this scenario, a restore point for the Windows modules installer appears.
But, if you try to restore the system to this restore point, the system restore process will fail.
Additionally, when you start the computer in the out-of-box experience state (OOBE), the computer cannot start and it generates a Something went wrong Error message.
Windows Modules Installer – System Restore Point Fails
If you are facing this issue, you can try one of the two recommended workarounds presented below to resolve the issue.
- Cancel system restore
- Perform the reset of this PC operation.
Let us examine the description of the process involved in relation to each of the solutions listed.
1]Cancel system restore
To cancel the system restore to resolve the problem of Windows Modules Installer system restore point fails, proceed as follows:
- Start the computer and press F11 to start from the Windows 10 Advanced Boot Options menu.
- To select Troubleshoot.
- To select Advanced options.
- To select System Restauration.
- To select Cancel system restore to cancel the previous system restore.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
2]Perform a reset of this PC operation
This workaround requires you to perform a PC reset to resolve the issue.
Here’s how:
- Start the computer and press F11 to access Windows 10 Advanced boot options menu.
- To select Troubleshoot.
- To select Reset this PC.
- Make sure you choose Keep my files.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
That’s it!
Related Reading: Troubleshoot system restore in Windows 10.
