Windows 10: Cannot create a system image - Keep getting the message "A system image backup is in...

I tried to Create a system image by [clicking "Create a system image" on the left on Backup and Restore (Window 7), the PC is Window 10], but I always getting the message "A system image backup is in progress. Please wait while it completes." every time.

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Creating a System Image backup - keeps looping

Hi,

Thank you for giving us an opportunity to assist you with the query.

I understand the inconvenience caused, now that you have me with you let me take care of this.

The system image is exactly like the mirrored copy of the Operating System which contains the configuration of the Operating System. When you create backup system image your windows 10 comes back to the same position at when the image was created earlier.

As an initial step, I suggest you to make sure that the services required for backup to run successfully is enabled. Refer to these steps:

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  Press Windows + R
  keys, type services.msc and press Enter.
  
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  In the services window, locate the services
  File history service and the Volume shadow copy service and check if they are running.
  
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  If they are not running, right-click and select
  Start to manually start the service.
  
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  Check if you are able to create a backup now.
  

Step 1: I suggest you to follow the steps from the below article created by

Andre Da Costa and check if it helps.

How to: Create a system image in Windows 10

How to: Create a system image in Windows 10

Step 2: If the issue still persists, I suggest you to boot the computer in a clean boot state and then check.

Booting the computer in a clean boot state can reduce software conflicts and help identify the root cause of the issue. You can refer to this article for more information:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Note: After troubleshooting, reset the computer to start as usual. Refer to the step
How to set the computer to start as usual after clean boot troubleshooting under more information.

Hope it helps.

Let us know the status, we are glad to assist you further.

 

System images and backups.

Hi Arthur,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As per your query, I like to inform you that; if a copy of C drive on any external storage media/system partition cannot be used for system recovery purposes. You need to create System image backup using File history.

To create system image on Windows 10 follow the below methods.

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  Type File history in the search area on the taskbar and select File history.
  
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  Click on System image backup on the left bottom corner of the Window file history Window.
  
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  Click on Create System Image on the left panel of the System Image backup windows.
  
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  Select the driver, where you want to Create system Image.
  
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  Follow on screen instruction.
  

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.

 

System image BACKUP ERROR in Windows 10.

Hi Subramanian,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

Sorry to know that you are facing this issue. We will be glad to assist you.

Share this information to assist you better.

• What are the steps you are trying to create system image backup?
• Are you trying to take system image back up on a External device or Network location?
• What is the exact error message or code you get?

Your reply is very important to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information to assist you accordingly.