Windows 10 backup not working

Detonate · 30 Nov 2020

I have Windows 10 20H2 (compilation OS 19042.630) and I can't back up to Windows 10. Give me this error without screenshot
I have 3 HDD and a SSD M2.
Disc 0 - HDD Western Digital 1TB a have 5 partition: F G H I J L
Disc 1 - HDD Western Digital 1TB a have one partition: K
Disc 2 - HDD Western Digital 2TB a have one partition: E
Disc 3 - SSD WD Black SN750 500GB a have 2 partition: C (windows) and D
I can't explain how it was done partition System Reserved in Disc 0 and not in Disc 3 (C) where is the windows?
I think that's the problem with not being able to back up. How can I delete System Reserved in Disc 0 and to do it Disc 3?

OldNavyGuy · 30 Nov 2020

I would not recommend using the built-in Windows disk imaging function Backup and Restore (Windows 7).

There are multiple issues with it.

Instead, I would recommend the free version of Macrium Reflect.

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Paul Black · 30 Nov 2020

Hello @Detonate,

As recommended above . . .

Macrium Reflect

A trusted and recommended source used in this forum is => Macrium Reflect - Free Edition

Quote from their website . . .

Free Edition

A free back up, disk imaging, and cloning solution capable of meeting the needs of both commercial and personal users.

Protect your data, upgrade your hard disk or try new operating systems safe in the knowledge that everything is securely saved in an easily recovered backup file. Macrium Reflect supports back up to local, network, and USB drives, and is licensed for both home and business use.

Information & Tutorials:

TenForums Tutorial - How to Create and Restore a System Image Backup with Macrium Reflect
Macrium - Macrium Reflect KnowledgeBase

Videos:

- How To Create Macrium Reflect Bootable Rescue CD/USB - Britec
- How To Create Backup Image with Macrium Reflect by Britec
- How To Restore Backup Image with Macrium Reflect by Britec

Other Instructions and Videos are available if needed!

I hope this helps!

Detonate · 30 Nov 2020

I disconnected the 3 HDDs, left only the M2, reinstalled Windows again and got rid of all the problems. Then I reconnected the 3 HDDs and everything is perfect! Thank you all for your advice.

idgat · 30 Nov 2020

Still consider these options for backup ...
Macrium Reflect (freeware) for the system
SyncBackFree for personal data in native format

Absolutely forget built-in Windows backup option(s)!

Paul Black · 30 Nov 2020

Detonate said:

I disconnected the 3 HDDs, left only the M2, reinstalled Windows again and got rid of all the problems. Then I reconnected the 3 HDDs and everything is perfect! Thank you all for your advice.