{"id":24983,"date":"2024-10-25T17:00:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T11:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=24983"},"modified":"2024-10-24T17:54:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T12:24:40","slug":"windows-backup-failure-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/windows-backup-failure-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fix Backup Failure on Windows 11\/10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows backup is important as it helps you stay protected against malware attacks, hardware and software failures, data corruption, or accidental removal. It even makes moving to a new Windows PC easy and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-backup-restore-windows-10-file\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helps in restoring data, drivers, and system settings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if there is an issue. However, many Windows 11 and 10 users cannot back up files, folders, apps, and settings due to backup failures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this post, we\u2019ll discuss the various scenarios of backup failure on a Windows 11\/10 PC and look at ways to fix the issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why does Backup Fail on Windows 11\/10 PC?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There could be multiple reasons why the backup is failing on your Windows 11 and 10 PC:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><b>Corrupt system files<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Applies to both Windows Backup and File History).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Insufficient storage space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the drive you are taking the backup. It can be a cloud, external media, or disk partition.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>You haven\u2019t signed into your Microsoft account<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (It applies to both Windows Backups).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>File History is not correctly configured<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Applies to File History)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>system is infected<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by malware or virus.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Outdated drivers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can interfere with backup, causing issues and affecting system stability.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Third-party software conflict, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">especially security software. \\<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Common Backup Error Codes<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, Windows Backup failure is accompanied by some error codes. Some of the primary error codes are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Error 0x81000019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This error code signifies issues space issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Error 0x807800C5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Windows backup is unable to access certain files or partitions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Error 0x800423F4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Related to the issues with Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) and shadow copy creation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also other error codes, each pointing to deeper issues with the system configuration, storage, or services running in the background.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How To Deal With Backup Failure on Windows 11\/10<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before discussing the technical troubleshooting steps, let\u2019s perform some basic fixes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Basic Troubleshooting Steps<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Restart PC\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, a quick reboot solves temporary glitches. Hence, restart your PC before applying advanced technical steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Check for Windows Update<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft releases Windows updates from time to time to fix known bugs. If your Windows is outdated, update it, as this will fix bugs that might be interfering with backup.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Free up storage space\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the destination drive does not have enough space to save the backup, you will encounter issues. Therefore, when facing backup failure, check the storage device and make some room for the backup. You can use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-run-disk-cleanup-on-your-pc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DiskCleanup utility to remove unnecessary <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">files or read the post on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-free-up-space-in-windows\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to free up space on a PC. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, if you use an external drive for backup, check that it is properly connected.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/file-too-large-for-destination-file-system-error\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">format (NTFS, FAT32) of the external drive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is compatible with Windows backup.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Check the account you signed in with\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows backup service saves backups using a Microsoft account. If you are using any other account, sign in with your Microsoft account. To learn how to do that, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Disable Third Party Security Software<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some third-party security tools interfere with Windows backup. To troubleshoot the issue, temporarily disable them to see if it helps.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Check Cloud Storage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use OneDrive to save backup, check the storage. If the free GB is full you will need to free up space or buy additional space. To learn how to do that, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Run Windows Backup troubleshooter<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows offers troubleshooters to diagnose issues and fix them without third-party software. If backup keeps failing, use it to identify and fix the issue. To learn how to do that, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Solution No. 1 &#8211; Check If You Are Signed In With A Microsoft Account<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When using the Windows backup service, your backed-up information will be stored with your Microsoft account. So, you must be logged into one. If you are not, follow the steps mentioned below to sign in to your Microsoft account &#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 1 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the Windows + I keys to open <\/span><b><i>Settings<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Step 2 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the left-hand side, select <\/span><b><i>Accounts<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24987\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/your-info-in-accounts-tab.webp\" alt=\"your info in accounts tab\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1011\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><br \/>\n<b>Step 3 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b><i>Your info<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the right-hand side.<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Step 4 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b><i>Sign in with a Microsoft account <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">instead. If you see <\/span><b><i>Sign in with a local account instead<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you already use a Microsoft account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Solution No. 2 &#8211; Check OneDrive Storage<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your free Microsoft account comes with 5 GB of OneDrive cloud storage. However, if this limit is exceeded, upgrade your storage plan. To manage existing storage space, you can be wary of the files and folders you are backing up. For instance, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-avoid-duplicate-files-while-creating-backup\/\"><b>avoid the creation of duplicate files<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the backup process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Solution No. 3\u00a0 Enable Volume Shadow Copy Service<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Window backup to work, Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) should be running. Check the service status, and if it is not running, enable it using these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Windows + R to open Run window.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Type services.msc and press the enter key.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Search for Volume Shadow Copy service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24988\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Volume-Shadow-Copy-service.webp\" alt=\"Volume Shadow Copy service\" width=\"1335\" height=\"740\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1335px) 100vw, 1335px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Double-click to check its running status. If it not running click the Start button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24989\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Volume-Shadow-Copy-Properties.webp\" alt=\"Volume Shadow Copy Properties\" width=\"504\" height=\"585\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Click Apply &gt; Ok. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the service is running &gt; right-click &gt; restart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See if this helps in fixing the issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Solution No. 4 &#8211; Use Alternate Methods of Backing Up Windows Computer<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the native Windows Backup utility, you can use alternate ways to backup data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>File History<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for instance, is another built-in feature for saving copies of your files. However, to use this feature, you need an external drive or a network location. Alternatively, you can choose from various third-party backup solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Best Way To Backup and Restore System Files &#8211; Advanced System Optimizer<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System files are essential for your Windows PC to operate smoothly. This post explains what system files are and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-backup-restore-windows-10-file\/\"><b>how you can back them<\/b> <b>up or even restore them<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for backing up system files (and even restoring them when needed), the easiest way is to use Advanced System Optimizer. It is one of the<\/span> best PC cleaners <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and optimizers. Here\u2019s how you can back up and restore the system files using Advanced System Optimizer &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 1 &#8211; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/advanced-system-optimizer\"><b>Download Advanced System Optimizer<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and run the installation file.<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Step 2 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the left-hand side, click on <\/span><b><i>Backup &amp; Recovery<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Select<\/span> <b><i>System Files Backup and Restore <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from the right-hand side<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Step 4 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b><i>Take Backup Now, <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and choose the location where you want to back up your system files.<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Step 5 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b><i>Start Backup <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to initiate the backup process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24990\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/System-File-Backup-and-Restore.webp\" alt=\"System File Backup and Restore\" width=\"1076\" height=\"784\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 6 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the <\/span><b><i>Finish<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button from the bottom right-hand side of the screen.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24992\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Restore-Tab.webp\" alt=\"Restore Tab - Advanced System Optimizer\" width=\"1064\" height=\"784\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, 1064px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 7 &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To restore backed-up system files, click on the <\/span><i>Restore <\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tab as shown in the screenshot below, and click on <\/span><i>Restore Backup<\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24991\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/select-backup-to-restore.webp\" alt=\"select backup to restore\" width=\"1071\" height=\"786\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><br \/>\nStep 8\u2014<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the list, select the backup you want to restore and click on <\/span><b><i>Start Restore<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced System Optimizer packs inside all the features with which you can fix common PC issues, optimize your PC for supreme performance, and do a host of other things <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/advanced-system-optimizer-the-best-pc-cleaner\/\"><b>as demonstrated in this review<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Price &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get a 24-hour fully functional trial. After that, you can purchase Advanced System Optimizer for $49.95<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/best-pc-cleaner-software\/\">using the same tool<\/a>, <\/span><b>check for driver updates and update outdated drivers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Solution No. 4 &#8211; Fix Corrupt System Files<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrupt system files are often known to interfere with normal PC functionality. This could be one of the reasons you cannot backup files, folders, applications, or settings. A simple way to fix corrupt system files is to use the SFC command in the Administrative Command Prompt. To do that &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 1 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type <\/span><b><i>cmd<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Windows search bar and select <\/span><b><i>Run as administrator<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Step 2 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the Command Prompt window opens, type <\/span><b><i>sfc \/scannow<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and press the <\/span><b><i>Enter<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> key. Wait for the scan to complete\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the scan is complete, restart the computer and check if you can now backup data successfully on your computer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Solution No. 5- Enable System Protection Settings<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could have accidentally disabled the System Protection on your Windows, which is essential for the Windows Backup feature to work smoothly. So, if Windows backup is constantly failing on your Windows PC, check if you have enabled this feature. To enable it &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 1 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type <\/span><b><i>Control panel<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Windows search bar and click <\/span><b><i>Open<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the right-hand side.<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Step 2 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b><i>System Security &gt; System<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24993\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/System-Security.webp\" alt=\"System Security\" width=\"1125\" height=\"865\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Step 3 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the right, click on <\/span><b><i>System protection<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22695\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/System-About.png\" alt=\"0xc00000e5 windows 11\" width=\"609\" height=\"443\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><br \/>\n<b>Step 4 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b><i>Configure<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24994\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/System-Properties.webp\" alt=\"System Properties - Protection Tab\" width=\"540\" height=\"559\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Step 5 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under <\/span><b><i>Restore<\/i><\/b> <b><i>Settings<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check if you have enabled or disabled <\/span><b><i>System Protection<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If not enabled, click on the radio button that says <\/span><b><i>Turn on system protection<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to enable it. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24995\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/System-Protection-for-Windows.webp\" alt=\"System Protection for Windows Box\" width=\"461\" height=\"556\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Step 6 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b><i>Apply<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b><i>OK<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Backup The Data On Your Windows 11\/10 With No Hassles<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you aren\u2019t able to use the native ways to backup data and settings on your Windows computer, the first thing you should do is check if you are signed into your Microsoft account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, check if you have sufficient OneDrive space to accommodate your backup. Meanwhile, you can also use a third-party tool to backup files on your hard drive. If you specifically aim to back up system files, a tool like Advanced System Optimizer is the best option. Also, check if you have enabled System Protection settings on your Windows PC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that the solutions above have helped you fix the issue. If they have, please let us know in the comments section below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows backup is important as it helps you stay protected against malware attacks, hardware and software failures, data corruption, or accidental removal. It even makes moving to a new Windows PC easy and helps in restoring data, drivers, and system settings if there is an issue. 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