Windows 10: backup completed but some files were skipped

Discus and support backup completed but some files were skipped in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I've been encountering the above message the last couple of days when I use backup and restore. When I view skipped files it shows me this:Backup... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by yeshekonchok, May 25, 2021.

  1. backup completed but some files were skipped


    I've been encountering the above message the last couple of days when I use backup and restore. When I view skipped files it shows me this:Backup encountered a problem while backing up file C:\Users\yeshe\Videos\EditVideos. Error:STATUS_WAIT_2 0x80070002I remember deleting a folder in videos that was empty. I didn't think it mattered but I'm now wondereing if&nb

    :)
     
    yeshekonchok, May 25, 2021
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  2. The Backup completed but some files were skipped

    Hi,

    Thank you for using Windows 10.

    We regret for the inconvenience. I would like to inform you that if you are trying to backup a file which is on the drive where the backup is being created, it will skip those files.

    You may check in libraries if your personal files which you have already uninstalled are present there. If it’s there, you may delete those files & try to run the backup again.

    You may also try the following steps and check if that helps:

    • Restore default storage locations on all folders (i.e. Pictures, Documents, Downloads, Favorites, Searches etc...)
    • Rename the folder in explorer to match the default folder.
    • Restore the default libraries and run the back up.

    Let us know the updated status and we'll be happy to assist.
     
    Navneet Anand, May 25, 2021
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  3. Backup completed but some files were skipped (Error code: 0x8100002F)

    Hi! I created a system image for my Windows 10. After completion, I got the message, "The backup completed but some files were skipped."

    Under "View skipped files," the report said

    "Backup encountered a problem while backing up file C:\Users\user\OneDrive\Music. Errorbackup completed but some files were skipped :(The system cannot find the file specified. (0x80070002))" Upon checking my computer, I verified that the specified path does not exist indeed.

    My questions are:

    • Why did the backup process attempt to find that non-existent path in the first place?
    • Is the resulting system image still functional, i.e., not corrupted? If it is damaged, how can I fix it?
     
    parkerhaag, May 25, 2021
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  4. backup completed but some files were skipped

    The Backup completed but some files were skipped

    Hi

    I am using windows 10 on my hp laptop. I have a problem while backing up my files and have an error like "The Backup completed but some files were skipped". When I saw the skipped files then a note pad file were generated with name 102721_error and had the
    following message

    Backup skipped backing up E:\ as it is on the backup target.

    Please guide me to resolve this issue. I could not understand how to resolve this issue.

    Thanks in advance
     
    Mughal_786, May 25, 2021
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