Windows 7: Skipped files

oneoleguy · 13 Dec 2012

I tried backing up my Windows 7 Pro yesterday and all 3 times I got a message that the backup was complete, but some files were skipped.

It was the same sub-directory each time. Funny thing is the sub-directory isn't on the PC any longer.

I'm afraid to think the backup was successful and that I can move on to my next task.

Any one have any suggestions?

Bill

Brink · 13 Dec 2012

Hello Bill, and welcome to Seven Forums.

I guess it may have just been a ghost folder (deleted folder that didn't go away until after a refresh or restart) since it's not actually on your computer for Windows Backup to include in the backup.

damiandownie · 17 Dec 2012

I had same issue.

Go to start
click on your username
and right click on "documents" then "properties" under the Libraries tab on the left
delete all other refrences except "Documents" C:\users\YOURUSERNAME\ and Public Documents "C:\users\Public"

Do this for each of the others and re run backup

oneoleguy · 17 Dec 2012

All that was in the Library was C:\user\my name\etc. and the Public directory.

What does:

Quote:

Do this for each of the others and re run backup

mean?

If you mean another user, there isn't one.

Brink · 17 Dec 2012

Bill,

There may be an included folder in one or more of your libraries that no longer exists, or you no longer have access to. Removing it should stop the files skipped for backup message.

Basically, you would want to remove all included folders in your libraries that no longer exist, being sure to keep your default Users and Public folder locations included.

Library - Remove a Included Folder

damiandownie · 17 Dec 2012

thanks brink for the clarification,

Also open up windows backup and restore
click on change settings
select backup destination
let me choose
and uncheck "appdata Folder" , contacts, links, and searches

there are some know issues there

Windows 7: Skipped files

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