And one more post to help someone

Windows Server R2 is missing 32-bit version of System Protection Platform (SPP.dll). Even after Windows Server Backup installed. This breaks some applications trying to create restore point (DirectX 9 for example).

I've taken the appropriate files from W7x64, placed them into SysWOW64 folder on server and executed regsvr32 for them. Everything works fine, restore point is autocreated.

P.S. The files needed are attached to the post. They were taken from \Windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-spp-main_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17514_none_e64e60ad0b1ee918 folder.

TY.

I'll check this out and add to R2Conv3.

Regards,

Neige

Genius!!! The constant nag of "spp.dll errors" each time spybot started was driving me nuts. I copied the 2 files to my "Syswow64" folder, regsvr32 as mentioned, and even without a restart this solved the issue. I needn't dare touch permissions on my "winsxs" folder though.

Please add the files, this is indeed a valid fix to this persistent pain in the arse. Thanks Arvur!!!

I can also confirm that the spp.dll fix works great, Arvur!

Thanks for taking the system restore issue into matter. I haven't been messing around on Windows Server as much lately as I have been trying to learn new exploits in Backtrack 5. Specifically learning about metasploit so I can get root access to somebody else's machine. Not for malicious intent or anything but just to see if I am capable of learning it. I was able to successfully create a FUD(full undetectable) backdoored executable that when launched allows me to gain root access to a machine on my local network, but it depends on a few important factors. One, you need physical access to the network. Two, you have to entice your victim to actually click on your executable. I have ran the autopwn feature in metasploit database, but was unable to find a session. Because metasploit is a public project, most AVs are tuned to detecting most common payloads and pick them up as threats. Thats why most of the "tutorials" you see on youtube are pretty much useless because they are using older exploits that only works on an unpatched XP machine with SP2! Lesser and lesser people are running XP now a days, so it kind of defeats the purpose of doing this. Oh well, it is still pretty neat. Gerix Wifi cracker makes breaking into WEP as simple as 1-2-3!

System Restore v2 released.

Fixes

+ Added WMI registry fix so restore points may be auto created properly through scripts or via 3rd party software

+ Fixed compatibility issue with software throwing "spp.dll" error messages when creating restore points.

+ Added scheduled task to correct error in task schedule cache which may corrupt restore points over time.

Download: https://rapidshare.com/files/1060517431 ... e%20V2.zip

TY.

We'll fix this for R2Conv3 as an update.

Regards,

N

Thanks!

Can't download any files. I get an error
"Unable to deliver file - Fatal: Not able to open ./../cache/data_global.php"

Edit - appears to be working now.

OK sorry for bothering again...
Installed the System Restore V2 and now I get a "Catastrophic failure" when I try launching it. Any ideas?

thanks for the fix.... it works!!!

previously, I could not launch System Restore, clicking would not launch application.... after applying fix, it started working.