Windows 11 backup failed?

adrewh
Junior Member

01-26-2021, 11:36 AM

Hi guys.
Windows 11 Pro didn't finish the backup on my external HDD. Problems are:
1. Backup failed while backing up file C:\Users\WsiAccount\Searches. Error
🙁 The system can't locate the file specified. (0x80070002))
2. Backup failed while backing up file C:\Users\WsiAccount\Contacts. Error
🙁 The system can't find the file specified. (0x80070002))
I don't need Searches or Contacts - I don't have them on my Windows...
My question is - can I use that external HDD for system recovery if my Windows fails?

adrewh

01-26-2021, 11:36 AM #1

ImWinky
Member

151

01-27-2021, 04:36 AM

Check the backups. They need to be tested.

ImWinky

01-27-2021, 04:36 AM #2

Check the backups. They need to be tested.

KKate_
Member

01-27-2021, 06:02 AM

Should Windows perform the complete backup or is a simple check sufficient?
I'm worried about losing my system because I have crucial data stored there.

EDIT
Can I set up a backup on my NVMe storage and turn off Windows Shadow Copy? Will turning it off remove existing restore points, or will it simply prevent new backups from being created?
I aim to create one consolidated backup and stop automatic backups. I understand that disabling System Protection would erase all restore points.

KKate_

01-27-2021, 06:02 AM #3

rayshealy
Junior Member

01-27-2021, 01:18 PM

Check your backup procedure.
Create a backup file.
Simulate a drive failure (simulate as if it has stopped working).
Swap in the replacement drive.
Restore the system onto the new drive.
Verify that your system is back online and functioning properly.

rayshealy

01-27-2021, 01:18 PM #4

Flamback
Junior Member

01-27-2021, 05:26 PM

Ensure you create several backups and keep them in various places.

Flamback

01-27-2021, 05:26 PM #5

Ensure you create several backups and keep them in various places.

Raidex20
Posting Freak

751

01-27-2021, 07:18 PM

I create a single internal backup on a 2TB SSD and another external WD Black mechanical 3.5" 2TB HDD. The HDD stays unplugged when not in use for safety. Acronis is a great backup tool.

Raidex20

01-27-2021, 07:18 PM #6

I create a single internal backup on a 2TB SSD and another external WD Black mechanical 3.5" 2TB HDD. The HDD stays unplugged when not in use for safety. Acronis is a great backup tool.

Nakkisoppa
Member

01-28-2021, 11:20 AM

I performed the same. I believe restricting system protection on my C: drive to 1% will enable it to generate a single backup until that percentage is reached, after which no further backups will be made. Is that accurate?

Nakkisoppa

01-28-2021, 11:20 AM #7

AmanImran
Junior Member

01-28-2021, 03:37 PM

This assumption isn't reliable.

AmanImran

01-28-2021, 03:37 PM #8

This assumption isn't reliable.