Backup completed but some files were skipped


  1. Posts : 1,606
    Windows `10 Professional 64bit
       #1

    Backup completed but some files were skipped


    Just got this message no matter how many times I ran backup today.

    I've run it every Sunday afternoon since June of 2012 and never got the message before.
    edit: Backup encountered a problem while backing up file C:\Users\Joseph T. Adinolf\Contacts. ErrorThe system cannot find the file specified. (0x80070002))

    Am I just wasting my time?

    Using an external hard drive.

    I would appreciate your comments.
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  2. Posts : 72,051
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Joseph,

    This error means that one or more folders that you selected to be included when you setup Windows Backup is no longer available to be backed up. Thus, it was skipped while backing up the others.

    You can use step 4 in the tutorial below to "Change settings" in your Windows Backup to uncheck any included (checked) folders that have been deleted or moved.

    Afterwards, you should stop getting this error.

    Backup User and System Files

    Hope this helps, :)
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 1,606
    Windows `10 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I don't get it Shawn. I don't see my post responding to yours earlier today.

    Anyway thanks for the info.

    As always, it is most appreciated.
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  4. Posts : 72,051
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    You're most welcome Joseph. :)
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  5. Posts : 1,606
    Windows `10 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I know what happened, Shawn.

    After typing my reply, I clicked on the button showing solved and bye bye post.

    Live and learn.

    Oh yes, my friends call me Joe.
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  6. Posts : 72,051
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    No worries Joe. :)
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  7. Posts : 1,606
    Windows `10 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    :) Thanks Shawn.

    Most appreciated as usual.
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