Window 7 will can not Backup or let me do a system image backup.

Anonymous
2009-10-24T06:06:16+00:00

I have just upgraded to Windows 7, but when I try to do a complete backup or system backup, it fails.

I started to do a full backup to dvd, it took hours and stopped  at 84%,  I also tried to backup with system image, but this faild,  I tried to backup to an external drive 80GB drive and window said this wasn’t big enough.

Why cant I  backup Windows 7.

Thanks for any help

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-04-08T05:16:18+00:00

    I am using external storage with My Passport got windows backup error.Said operation failed due to

    a device error with either device error or source error.  Error code 0x8078012D.

    Can you help with problem?

    Catherine

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-04-08T05:36:59+00:00

    Hi! I know I'm pain in the neck, but I'm really the best friend Microsoft ever had. This is very serious. Where is my old friend Steven Boots??  Hey Steven , lets solve this OK?

    ******@boots2.com

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-04-08T06:14:31+00:00

    Macrium Reflect or Paragon. Both freeware. LOL.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-04-08T06:23:16+00:00

    I'm very sorry for my conduct Microsoft, but your lack of concern for your subscribers and the big $$$ they pay for your software is just a little bit more than I can handle at this time.  I'm sure you will come threw as you have always done in the past. I'm just a little bit upset at the moment. A back up of your Os is a very serious thing and it needs your immediate attention.  LOL

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