Windows 10: Cannot backup my internal disk, it is "disconnected"

Discus and support Cannot backup my internal disk, it is "disconnected" in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello, I want to upgrade an old pc cloning the HDD with Win 7 license into an SSD, and then install Win 10. To do so, I would like to do a backup... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by liz_951, Sep 17, 2023.

  1. LIZ_951
    liz_951 Win User

    Cannot backup my internal disk, it is "disconnected"


    Hello, I want to upgrade an old pc cloning the HDD with Win 7 license into an SSD, and then install Win 10. To do so, I would like to do a backup first, but in "Backup and restore" section the Backup option is not available. The internal disk results disconnected and I do not know how to fix this. I run chksdk commmand and everything seems fine.What do I have to do? If necessary, I can move the stored file manually but I must keep the license and the active Office suite.Thank in advance

    :)
     
    liz_951, Sep 17, 2023
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  2. MUSSELS
    Mussels Win User

    Converting an internal hard drive to an external backup

    IDE can do 133MB/s



    if he can find USB 3.0, go for it. i suggest a new drive + enclosure in one, just because it will be faster and more reliable. the 100GB drive can always be installed as an INTERNAL backup drive in the new machine anyway.
     
    Mussels, Sep 17, 2023
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  3. DOUGWALSH1
    DougWalsh1 Win User
    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
     
    DougWalsh1, Sep 17, 2023
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  4. GEOTSO
    geotso Win User

    Cannot backup my internal disk, it is "disconnected"

    Can't safely remove external disk

    In reference to the steps of your suggestions:

    • The issue is specific to the particular disk and it started after I've used the disk to save the System image backup (created with the Control Panel > File History tool).
    • I didn't disable any windows Service. I'm just wondering if there is any to disable.
    • Safe boot with networking, or clean boot doesn't resolve the issue.

    Thank you.
     
    geotso, Sep 17, 2023
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