Windows 10: Windows Backup failed, Error code 0x8078011E

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windows backup error

I have an HP Envy laptop running Windows 10 and just started getting backup error message 0x8078011E "Windows Backup failed to get an exclusive lock on the EFI system partition (ESP)". I've seen the very few older suggestions on this like disabling the
antivirus software, but doesn't work for me. A couple of the suggestions were above my level of understanding.

 

BIOS error codes

So I have motherboard with installed small LED screen, which presents BIOS error codes.

Where can I find a list of those errors. And I don't mean beep codes, but the "number" codes.

Ex after installing sound card, the motherboard startup fails with the code 15.

Example picture of code is here.

 

Windows Backup & Restore fails with "Invalid Window Handle" Error Code: 0x80070578 - Still

Hi,

I'm running Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit and not a whole lot has changed on my system. I was checking my backup tonight and noticed that it had not run successfully since 10/25/2015, so I manually started the backup job. Every time, the backup fails close to the
end with the following message: "Invalid Window Handle" Error Code: 0x80070578.

Now, it's been backing up with no problems from launch day until October 25, 2015. I'm not sure what, if anything has changed on my PC except perhaps the Nvidia Graphics driver. I've searched this issue on the forums and no one else seems to be having this
error in Windows 10, most the articles were talking about Windows 7. I tried all of the troubleshooting measures that were advised for the Windows 7 folks, but none of that has worked. In fact, none of the instances of this error were resolved for ANYONE
who posted about having it.

All help would be greatly appreciated, as I currently have no other backup solution and I prefer to always use the Microsoft Backup and Restore for compatibility reasons.

Thanks much.

Update: After 6 failed attempts at doing the full backup with image, I tried altering my strategy and chose the option to only create a system image. I was successful in creating a system image; so apparently something is wrong with the backup files and
folders portion of the app.

I have also tried the following possible fixes, none of which solve the problem:

This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

• 
  Volume shadow copy Service is not started.
  
• 
  Conflict between antivirus software.
  

Try the steps listed here:

Method 1:

I would suggest you to make sure “Volume shadow copy Service” is enabled.

Follow these steps:

a. Press “Windows key + R” from the keyboard.

b. Type “services.msc” without quotes in the “Run” Window and hit Enter.

c. Search for “Volume shadow copy" service.

d. Right click on it and select “Start” option.

e. Close the “Services” Window.

f. Check if the issue persists or not.

Method 2:

If the issue persists, I would suggest you to disable Antivirus software and check if it helps.