Backing up system

[freeze]

Keep getting error code 0x8000FFF when trying to backup system. Here's what I am doing. Under system and maintenance I click on Back Up Files. The back up files window open and starts "Creating a shawdow copy. The progression bar starts and then I get an error window saying Catastrophic Failure 0x8000FFF. Don't know what to do now.

Thanks for any and all help.

 

[richc46]

Welcome
Post number 4 may answer your question
http://www.vistax64.com/general-discussion/132039-catastrophic-failure-0x8000ffff.html
It worked for at least one poster.

If you find that you cannot correct the problem, may I suggest the use of alternative backup. Quite a few members here use and recommend Macrium Reflect a free software for backups
If you decide to go that route, and have questions, I will make available the forum expert on Macrium.

 

[freeze]

Thanks but unfortunately it didn't work. GWP1945 post read ......"Start, right click Computer, Manage; select Service. Services and Applications, Volume Shadow Service, and set the service to "Automatic"......where do you find or see Computer? Oviously I can't get started.

In lindamoran57 post ....Lo and behold, it didn't work until I did a successful chkdsk....not sure how to do a chkdsk. I know I have seen this before but can't remember where or how to do it.

MrScoresby.....1) Restart your computer 2) Press F8 before the Windows logo appears....Pressing F8 did nothing so oviously I can't attempt his process.

Sorry to sound dumb but some of us aren't as computer literate as others.

Thanks

 

[ilikefree]

When you press the start orb computer is on the page that opens see image.
To do a disc check click computer right click C: go to properties, tools,error checking

 

[freeze]

Ahhh snap!!!!! What was I thinking? Should have know that, except I don't right click on the ord I left click then I see the exact pic that you sent. My BAD. Thanks a lot.

 

[richc46]

Glad that it all worked out.

 

[sosouser]

why not using windows native backup feature? or a third-party software with snapshot feature is also a good choice.