Windows 10: Windows Backup Options Missing.

Discus and support Windows Backup Options Missing. in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I ejected my external hard drive and plugged it again. I went to Settings/Update and Security/Backup and the "Add a device" option has vanished also... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Judesman46, Feb 22, 2021.

  1. Windows Backup Options Missing.


    I ejected my external hard drive and plugged it again. I went to Settings/Update and Security/Backup and the "Add a device" option has vanished also clicking More options/See advanced settings does not work. It used to display a set of options but now there is nothing there. The external hard drive is still recognised in Control Panel/Backup & restore and appears to be backing up but what has happened to all the options in Settings. Help please. Using Win 10 V 20H2

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    Judesman46, Feb 22, 2021
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  2. Meghana C Win User

    issue with backup options Windows 10

    Hi David,

    I will certainly help with the issue you are facing with backup option.

    To assist you better, kindly provide the information:


    • How exactly are you trying to perform back up? Is it from the Backup and Restore (Windows 7) or File History?

    • Which drive have you selected to back up? Is it an external drive or a network drive or a local drive of the system?

    • When you say 'only allows me to do another backup with the same options', which options are you referring to?

    • Are you unable to select a different drive for a backup from the backup destination list?
    If you are using a Backup and Restore (Windows 7) option then, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:


    • Type backup and restore in the search bar and press enter.

    • Click on setup backup option.

    • Click on refresh button to check if the drives are visible in the
      backup destination list.

    • Choose the drive which you want to back up and click on
      next.
    If you are trying to use file history I suggest you to un-plug it and restart your computer. Re-plug the external drive and check if the file history options are available.

    Please get back to us with the information to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Meghana C, Feb 22, 2021
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    exodusprime1337, Feb 22, 2021
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  4. Windows Backup Options Missing.

    Why did the startup window get cleared?

    I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.
     
    smartali89, Feb 22, 2021
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