I've got another strange problem with Windows 7:
When I open the "Backup and restore" in the control panel, I just get an empty window without any content.
I can't use the backup and restore feature. Maybe somebody has an idea what could be wrong?
I've got another strange problem with Windows 7:
When I open the "Backup and restore" in the control panel, I just get an empty window without any content.
I can't use the backup and restore feature. Maybe somebody has an idea what could be wrong?
Possible Solution:
services.msc
This should solve the problem.
Edit: If Start is greyed out, the service has been disabled. Choose Properties from the right-click menu, and select Manual or Automatic from the drop down box. This will then allow Start to be chosen.
If starting the Windows Backup service does not work or it is missing from your list of services, perhaps you need to restore some registry entries from SDRSVC.DLL: -
regsvr32 sdrsvc.dll
services.msc
but doing this worked for me although I did set Windows Backup service to start automatically.
Make sure you have administrator privileges.
Check if Windows Backup is able to start manually and start it.
Run "services.msc" as administrator, either in the "Administrator: Command Prompt" prompt or by pressing CTRL-R and typing "services.msc" in the text field. This should open the "Services" window.
Look for the "Windows Backup" entry. Right click on it and and try to select "Start" in the pop-up. You can also select "Properties" and then click the button "Start" if it is available.
Enable "Windows Backup" in the registry if necessary.
Set the "Windows Backup" service to "Automatic" start type.
Refresh the "Backup and Restore" window by reopening it.
Some program has hijacked Windows Backup and Restore.
Go to Control Panel
Administrative Tools
Services
Can see what Windows components are running, what have stopped. Can adjust what runs, e.g. if Windows Backup and Restore has stopped and displays no information, can check to be sure it is not disabled
Scroll down to Windows Backup
Turn on to Automatic if disabled