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Thread ID: 115151 2011-01-04 21:55:00 Backup & Restore in Windows 7 Pato (2463) Press F1
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1167226 2011-01-06 10:06:00 Pato - doesn't seem like there's any bad context menu entries, but have you tried starting up in safe mode and testing backup there? Blam (54)
1167227 2011-01-06 20:56:00 wainuitech, Thanks for further info' on Revo. There was still some Acronis left but I am pretty sure it has all gone now. Unfortunately, the problem remains.
I have another question. Could I just install another backup program and forget about the win7 one, or should I get this problem sorted. Obviously it is a windows application that is not working, would it be prudent to have it fixed.?
Pato (2463)
1167228 2011-01-06 23:40:00 When I plug in my external HDD for backup it brings up a window:
General Options: "Open folder to view files using windows explorer" and
"Run backup to this drive using windows backup". If I click on the later it appears to
backup but I have no indication such as a progress meter, so it is trying to work.
Pato (2463)
1167229 2011-01-07 00:53:00 Have you retried using the Backup and restore with the External drive connected ? Try and see if it will run. it "should" open regardless of having a backup drive attached or not. It does have to have a backup location to work.

You really should have a backup, its a lot safer then not having one.

One thing that comes to mind, if the Backup and restore is not working, -- are there any other functions broken as well -- obviously you wont know untill you need to use them.

Personally, I dont like having a PC with damaged programs, sooner or later they may give problems to other functions as well. ---- But thats just my way I guess :D
wainuitech (129)
1167230 2011-01-07 01:03:00 Have you retried using the Backup and restore with the External drive connected ? Try and see if it will run. it "should" open regardless of having a backup drive attached or not. It does have to have a backup location to work.

You really should have a backup, its a lot safer then not having one.

One thing that comes to mind, if the Backup and restore is not working, -- are there any other functions broken as well -- obviously you wont know untill you need to use them.

Personally, I dont like having a PC with damaged programs, sooner or later they may give problems to other functions as well. ---- But thats just my way I guess :DYes. I have tried with and without the external HDD connected and I still can't open the Backup and Restore Center.
I should get an indication of backing up, like a progress meter or something. I get nothing!! I haven't struck any other programs that are not working, yet.. I will take your advice and get it sorted out.
Once again many thanks for all your efforts in trying to help me.
Pato (2463)
1167231 2011-01-07 01:10:00 Until you get the Win 7 backup working ( if ever ) try this.

http://www.fbackup.com/

Does the job and it's free.
Snorkbox (15764)
1167232 2011-01-07 03:48:00 Until you get the Win 7 backup working ( if ever ) try this.

http://www.fbackup.com/

Does the job and it's free.Thanks. As Wainuitech suggested, I need to sort out the problem, as there could be other programs not working.
Pato (2463)
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