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  1. Windows Backup 7 in Win 11 does incremental backups and also error on non-existent folders


    I did a backup with win 7 and it saved 1. settings and files, 2. created a system image.Does the next backup produce an incremental file backup for #1, or also for #2?Also I got this error,"Backup encountered a problem while backing up file C:\Users\Alex Roman\OneDrive\Documents. Error:The system cannot find the path specified. 0x80070003 Backup encountered a problem while backing up file C:\Users\Alex Roman\OneDrive\Music. Error:The system cannot find the path specified. 0x80070003 Backup encountered a problem while backing up file C:\Users\Alex Roman\OneDrive\Pictures. Error:The sys

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    mikealexq1, Mar 30, 2023
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  2. AnyOne-10 Win User

    Fresh backup shows files and folders that do not exist on the system

    Problem:

    • Created fresh old-fashioned backup using "Backup and Restore (Windows 7)" to a disk that does not contain a previous backup, FileHistory or WindowsImageBackup
    • Opened Control Panel\System and Security\Backup and Restore (Windows 7) to test the content of my backup and hit "Restore my files" to browse through the content.

      The backup appears to be containing many references to old folders and files that are no longer existing on my PC.
    • When trying to restore such non existing file from the backup, I get the error "The backup file could not be found [...] 0x8100001A". Which is not surprising since the file was not on the system when creating the backup.
    • Also, when looking at the Previous Versions tab of a folder's Properties it shows versions of several years ago. When restoring a 2 year old version it finishes successfully, but no old version is restored. Which is not surprising either.
    What have I tried?:

    • I've cleaned my external disk and recreated the backup with the same results of backup.
    • I've switched of System Protection and deleted Restore points and folder still shows Previous Versions of 2 years ago.
    • I've deleted shadow copies using vssadmin and folder still shows Previous Versions of 2 years ago.
    However...

    When opening my backup file in Control Panel\System and Security\Backup and Restore (Windows 7) and clicked "Select another backup to restore files from", the backup does not show old files/folders that do not exist on my system.

    Questions:

    • How can I get rid of references to old non-existing Previous Versions of my folders?
    • How can I get rid of references to old non-existing files and folders when browsing the backup using "Restore my files"
     
    AnyOne-10, Mar 30, 2023
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  3. Windows 7 backup

    Haven't used it but sounds like it based on Backup and Restore Center info found here. Says you can choose what files and folders if you want and also mentions a system image. Quicken has it's own backup option under one of the menus, use that too. I have for my mom and it's a breeze. Just reinstall app and use Restore in Quicken.
     
    Wrigleyvillain, Mar 30, 2023
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  4. Kursah Win User

    Windows Backup 7 in Win 11 does incremental backups and also error on non-existent folders

    Reliable backup software for Windows 7?

    Why not use the backup system built into Windows 7? Works really well in my experience, is already there, and is free. I believe it will handle incremental backups as well, you can select folders/files, etc. Honestly this is the simplest option you have with Windows 7, but it might not be the best or most controllable.

    I've had good luck with Macrium Reflect if you want something higher quality and customizable, though you gotta purchase it to have an automated schedule (or look into advanced scripting). This software is capable of doing differential and incremental style backups, I would recommend incremental backups to a main image on a weekly run. It can also handle specifics as well.

    Another free one I've used with mostly good success is Comodo Backup, has most of the flexibility of Macrium with a simpler interface, regular updates, constantly improving, but can be a little more finicky. I used to run it as a service when I used it.

    I have since moved onto StorageCraft Shadowprotect, which is expensive but I have a contacts so I didn't need to pay full price...this software is capable of doing backups exactly as you want them...and its archiving of backups is amazing. Great stuff!

    Seems you want to be a little too aggressive by backing up your changed files every time the PC is idle though...sounds like you're asking for hard drive failures and issues to crop up imho. Daily should suffice for 99% of folks out there.
     
    Kursah, Mar 30, 2023
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