This error can also occur after the installation of various Windows Updates.
There was an unexpected error in the property page (0x81000203)
If you receive There was an unexpected error in the property page (0x81000203) message, then the following suggestions will help you fix the problem on Windows 10:
Fix System Restore Error Code 0x81000203
1] Manually start the required Service Open the Windows Services Manager. Locate the Volume Shadow Copy service.
Make sure that the service is running. Also, the Startup Type should be set to be Automatic. The Task Scheduler & Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider Service should also be started and set to Automatic. 2] Use Windows Command Prompt Open the Windows 10 Command Prompt and execute the following commands in the given order: Restart the system and try now. 3] Reset the Repository To do so follows these steps: Again open a command prompt as administrator, type the following and hit Enter: Next, type the following and hit Enter: Restart and see if you can create a System Restore Point manually. 4] Uninstall third-party conflicting software In the Windows Search box in the Start menu, type in appwiz.cpl and hit Enter. This will open the Uninstall a program Control Panel applet. Right-click on the TuneUp Utilities entry and select Uninstall. This has been known to cause conflicts. Reboot your computer. 5] Run System Restore in Safe Mode or Clean Boot State Boot into Safe Mode and see if you create a system restore point or restore to a prior restore point. Many times, non-Microsoft services or Drivers can interfere with the proper functioning of System Restore. Alternatively, you could also execute a Clean Boot and see if you are able to get system restore working. All the best!
