Windows 10: Trying to use System Image Recovery to switch out hdd, throws a STATUS_WAIT_3 0x80070003 error.

New drive is installed, drive containing system image is connected via usb. New drive is 1 TB. Previous drive was 2 TB.Steps I did:Boot into recovery modeTroubleshoot > Advanced > System Image Recovery > error thrownMenu opens when additional usb is inserted, but different error is thrown when clicking "finish" to start the restore. Error from this is: "No disk that can be used for recovering the system disk can be found." Followed by troubleshooting tips that I am 90% sure are not my issue.

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ErrorSTATUS_WAIT_3 (0x80070003)

when running win 7 backup on my win 10 64 machine, i have started to get this error:

Backup encountered a problem while backing up file C:\Users\David Elwonger\*** Email address is removed for privacy *** Creative Cloud Files\Contacts. ErrorSTATUS_WAIT_3 (0x80070003))

Backup encountered a problem while backing up file C:\desktop\documents\downloads. ErrorSTATUS_WAIT_3 (0x80070003))

Backup encountered a problem while backing up file L:\photo originals\panasonic lumix originals\104_PANA. ErrorSTATUS_WAIT_3 (0x80070003))

 

USB HDD not found by System Image Recovery

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

It sounds like the Windows System Image Recovery tool is not recognizing your Toshiba External HDD during the recovery process, which could indeed be due to a lack of appropriate drivers in the recovery environment. Here are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and hopefully resolve this issue:

Check BIOS Settings

First, ensure that your BIOS is configured to support USB devices during boot. Some BIOS settings may disable USB to speed up boot times. Access your BIOS settings by pressing the appropriate key during startup (often F2, F10, DEL, or ESC) and look for settings related to USB support, ensuring they are enabled.

Disclaimer: Microsoft provides no assurances and/or warranties, implied or otherwise, and is not responsible for the information you receive from the third-party linked sites or any support related to technology.

If you are going to modify BIOS Settings, please back up all your personal files first to ensure you do not lose data.

Use Different USB Ports

Try connecting the external HDD to a different USB port on your laptop. Preferably, use a USB 2.0 port instead of a USB 3.0 port, as the recovery environment might have better support for USB 2.0.

Create a Drivers Disc

If the recovery environment lacks the necessary drivers to recognize your external HDD, you can try adding the drivers manually:

• On another working Windows computer, download the latest drivers for your Toshiba External HDD from the official Toshiba website or the chipset manufacturer's website.
  
• Also, download the drivers for the USB controller of the Dell laptop you're trying to recover. These can usually be found on Dell's official website by searching for your laptop model.
  
• Copy these drivers onto a USB flash drive or burn them onto a CD/DVD.
  
• When you boot from the System Disc DVD and reach the part of the recovery process where the external HDD is not found, look for an option to load drivers, and use the USB flash drive or CD/DVD with the drivers you prepared.
  

Use a Different Recovery Method

If the System Image Recovery tool still doesn't recognize your external HDD, consider using a different method to apply the system image:

• Boot into Windows normally with the external HDD connected.
  
• Go to Control Panel > Backup and Restore (Windows 7).
  
• Click on Recover system settings or your computer and then select Advanced recovery methods.
  
• Choose Use a system image you created earlier to recover your computer, and follow the prompts.
  

Check the System Image

Ensure that the system image on the Toshiba External HDD is not corrupted. You can do this by attempting to access it from another computer or using the same laptop while it's booted into Windows normally.

Use Command Prompt

As a last resort, you can try manually applying the system image using the command prompt from the Windows Recovery Environment:

• Boot from the System Disc DVD and select Repair your computer.
  
• Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt.
  
• Use the diskpart command to list and select the appropriate disk and partition.
  
• Use the wbadmin command to apply the system image.
  
• You will need to refer to Microsoft's documentation for the exact syntax based on your setup.
  

If none of these solutions work, there might be an issue with the external HDD itself or compatibility issues with the recovery environment. In such cases, consider seeking professional assistance or using a different external HDD for the system image recovery.

Please feel free to let me know how it goes.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Error 0x80070003

Hi Nilton,

I suggest you to follow the steps given in the link below and check if it helps you. Select Windows 8.1 from the Product list.

Windows Update error "0x80070002" or "0x80070003"

Troubleshoot problems updating Windows - Microsoft Support

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