Windows 10: Issue Creating System Image Backup

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  1. Issue Creating System Image Backup


    I'm trying to create a system image backup, and it is continuously failing and giving the following message:


    Windows Backup failed to get an exclusive lock on the EFI system partition (ESP). This may happen if another application is using files on the ESP. Please retry the operation. (0x8078011E)


    Additional Information:

    Access is denied. (0x80070005)


    I retried the backup, then performed a full format on the external drive and restarted my computer, than retried again and get the same message above. I haven't been able to identify any program that might get in the way. Help?

    :)
     
    drumforhire, Jul 26, 2018
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  2. 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:


    • Press Windows + R
      keys, type services.msc and press Enter.

    • In the services window, locate the services
      File history service
      and the Volume shadow copy service and check if they are running.

    • If they are not running, right-click and select
      Start to manually start the service.

    • 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.
     
    Abdul_Malik, Jul 26, 2018
    #2
  3. creating system image backup

    Hi,

    To better assist you with your concern, please provide the information below:

    • Are you creating the image backup from your computer and saving it to your external hard drive?
    • Does the same issue persist if you save the backup or recovery image directly to the computer?

    Regards.
     
    Loraine Mon, Jul 26, 2018
    #3
  4. Issue Creating System Image Backup

    Having trouble creating a backup image

    Hello Shane,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10 and for being a part of Windows 10 family.

    As per the issue description you are unable to create a system image of your computer. I would suggest you to refer the steps provided below and see if it helps you to create a system image.

    • Press Windows key + X.
    • Select Control panel from the list.
    • Select large icons under view by option.
    • Open File history.
    • Click the System Image Backup link in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
    • Connect an external USB hard drive with enough free space.
    • In the backup wizard, you'll be prompted to choose from one of the three options to save the backup. For this example, we are going select the hard drive you just connected. However, keep in mind that you can backup to DVD blanks and a network share, but
      these options will slow down the backup process.

    Issue Creating System Image Backup 022d2731-5ebc-450e-a935-4865fd418c2a.png

    • Click Next.
    • Confirm and begin the process by clicking Start backup.

    Issue Creating System Image Backup ffeb6690-eebd-4dcd-bcd8-0b7f6a90070f.png

    • The backup could take anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 hours, it all depends on the amount of data to be backed up.
    • And yes, during the backup process, you can use your computer as you would normally do.

    Hope the information provided is helpful. Do let us know if you have any more concern related to Windows. We will be more than happy to assist you.

    Regards,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, Jul 26, 2018
    #4
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