I don't use either Backup or Restore having other alternatives and the OS file that copes with this is sdclt.exe. What else requires the Windows Backup service as I do not see any recommendations anywhere to disable this even when you might have other solutions as I do. Is it perhaps the system file checker that requires it?
Hmm ... I do not have a definitive answer for you but ..
Im guessing its fine to disable if you have another backup plan in action.
And the only reason I would say that is Acronis 2012 disables Windows Backup and restore and integrates itself in that area of the Control panel, as well as context menus.
Granted, I never disabled anything, Acronis did this on its own.
But I have had no issues (at least since Acronis was last patched), so perhaps theres nothing else tied to it?
Again, I do not know for sure. All I know is mine has apparently been disabled since I installed Acronis.
My Computer
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom (Self Build)
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 2700k
Motherboard
eVGA P67 SLI
Memory
8GB Mushkin Redline Ridgebacks @1866
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX570 SC
Sound Card
XiFi Titanium HD
Monitor(s) Displays
LG W2453V
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel 320 80GB -- Intel X25-V 40GB --WD Black 1TB x2 -- WD Blue 640GB
I'm not that bothered about disabling the service but I came across a possible security problem with an associated dll becoming infected - just a little trimming really since I never use it. I'll have to check the Task Manager next time I use SFC. Thanks.
