Workaround: System Restore 80042308 Error Code in Windows 10

You face System Restore Error 80042308 message while trying to create restore points for the PC. Generally, bad areas on the drive or on the Volume Shadow Copy Service are regarded the culprits for this issue to occur. But they are not the only reason. There are few more reasons which are equally responsible for these messages to pop-up.

When this error occurs the exact message that flashes on the screen reads as given - The restore point could not be created for the following reason:

The specified object was not found. (0x80042308)

Please try again.

Fix: System Restore Error 80042308 in Windows 10

Excluding the given two reasons the other reasons for the error might be insufficient space on the drive or any third party security application of the PC changing permission. There are five ways through which you can get rid of this error. They are -  HDD Scan, Check Drive for enough space,  Clear Previous Restore Points, Restart VSS Service, Disable or uninstall Third-Party Antivirus. For further information about the same read here -

Fix: System Restore Error 80042308 in Windows 10