Windows 10: Backup and Restore didn't create a new backup after completion

A few days ago I created a backup, and despite the backup taking nearly 8 hours to complete, it successfully backed up to my external drive and is listed in the "Backup and Restore Windows 7" software. Today however, I created another backup, and it was relatively fast to get to 97%, but stalled at that point for almost 4 hours before completing. Once it was done I checked my backups, and only the one from a few days ago was there. When I checked in the software itself, through Manage space > View backups, it only shows I have the backup I made a few days ago. How come the backup complete

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Backup skipped

Hi Ken,

For us to better isolate your concern, we need additional information. Kindly answer the following questions below:

• Are your backing up files or creating a system image?
  
• Are you getting any error messages?
  
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
  

In the meantime, we suggest deleting the backup you created and create a new one. Click this
article
and follow the steps on how to create a backup.

We'll keep an eye out for your response.

 

Backup using file history

Thanks Robeline

I was going by other advice and articles that suggest that backing up under Update and security/backup is now the way to go. I will try your suggestion.

Doug

 

Free hard drive backup/restore program?

I am looking for a free (freeware) program that will back up and restore a hard drive. I'm looking to clone a few external hard drives. If the program will backup the used space instead of the whole drive this will be awesome! Thanks for any suggestions.