6 days of backups are gone with no errors in the event logs
Server 2022 all updates current. For some reason, after vacation, I came in and checked the backups. We have a local (first image) and cloud backup (second image) Looks like backups stopped on the 13th and started again on the 20th. I find nothing in…
Locked out of FB Account after getting a new phone
Hi, I bought a new phone and the Microsoft Authenticator did not sync my login codes, more specifically my Facebook Login code to my new phone. My old phone has now been wiped clean and I have no access to my Facebook account. Focusing that I work with…
Can't connect to SMB share "Windows cannot access"
I use my NAS for backups (truenas), with an SMB share. I reset my PC recently and added it like normal. Worked fine. However, after a day it stopped working and I was unable to connect to it. Now when I try to connect to it I get this: It works…
How to delete a recovery services vault which has a failed backup job and the storage account of the job has already been deleted?
I need to delete this in order to delete the recovery services vault. Could you tell me how I can do so?
External Hard Drive Not Recognized by PC (Windows 11) and Files History Will Not Turn On.
I am unable to back up my files to my external hard drive which is my goal before it goes in for repairs. I cannot turn it on because it is grayed out. It continues to tell me it has already backed up information. The external hard drive device cannot be…
How to enable Windows Backup for my organization?
How do I enable Windows backup? I tried to run windows backup on insider preview, but it says it is not enabled for my organization. I can't located it in Azure.
Windows Server Backup failed install 0x800F081F
Hi, I have a domain-joined Windows Server 2019 Standard. Suddenly, the Windows Server Backup feature has disappeared from the Server Manager. While attempting to add the feature back using Server Manager, I encountered the following errors. Do you need…
Running Windows Server Backup, Disk X has the same disk identifiers as one or more disks connected to the system.
We have been having an occasional problem on Windows Server 2019 VM running under Hyper-V 2019, during backups. From what I have been able to determine, the backup, running from Hyper-V, triggers the VM to create Shadow Copies of the disks to be backed…
Automate Azure Backups for VM across multiple subscriptions
Hi Team, I am working for big health care organization. We have Azure landing zone deployed which has around 20 subscriptions. We are trying to automate the Backups for all the VM types deployed New VM from market place, Migrated and Custom Images…
Backup Console Missing
Hi, Is there a bug in Windows Server 2019 that hides Windows Server Backup Console even though it is installed? Thanks.
What happened to Backup Center
I went to open Backup Center in Azure and I couldn't find the shortcut which shows the most recent Azure Services you have used. So I searched it and it didn't come up. I was using it last week. So, can what happened. Did they change the name or…
wbadmin: The server threw an exception
I migrated (all) my server disks to a new system, including an external USB-connected HDD used for backups. That went (mostly) well, but I have a problem with Windows Server Backup. When I start the wbadmin console, under Local Backup I get the…
What type of Encryption Algorithm does Microsoft DPM 2022 use for tapes?
Can you kindly advise what type of Encryption Algorithm Microsoft DPM 2022 uses please for the tape backups.
Restoring data from Windows Server 16 Essentials Backup on a Windows 11 Client does not work
I have recently integrated a Windows 11 Client in my Domain which is managed by a server running Windows Server 16 Essentials. The Backup works, but the Dashboard would not recognize whether the Client is online or offline. Restoring data from the…
A fatal error occurred during a windows server backup snap-in (Wbadmin.msc) operational. Error details : The windows server backup service has stopped.. Close Wbadmin.msc and then restart it.
Question: I am encountering an issue when trying to open the Windows server backup tool. Here are error details from Event Viewer: Event viewer details on wbengine service/ backup application Faulting application name: wbengine.exe, version:…
Azure Backup Failing
Hi folks, One of our Azure servers are failing backup because of some VSS Writer issue, currently we are working to fix that. However, I observed that though backup is failing for Azure VM I get a successful backup log for 'Files and folders'. Could…
Aure Backup Snapshot Consistency Details
Hi folks, May I please request you all to help me understand the different Azure Backup consistency types in detail. Any help is highly appreciated! Cheers! Apurva
How to setup a Hyper-V virtual server to be used for disaster recovery from a backup.
Looking to create a Hyper-V server that can be restored from a back-up in the event of a disaster and can be rerouted until problem is resolved.
Is there a way to recover my old authenticator accounts if backup wasn't activated?
I have my games registered on my Microsoft authenticator but recently I ran out of storage on my phone and wanted to delete the storage with a factory reset, I did save all my apps and files on my SD but since the cloud back up wasn't up I can't see the…
Why is One Drive deleting files on my local computer and how can they be recovered?
I recently replaced my hard drive and was trying to use One Drive as a back up ONLY, but I have noticed numerous files being deleted by ONE DRIVE and I can't find or access them - what gives???