During the last period, many users are encountering a backup error on their Windows computer; this error is displayed as error code 0x8078012D . This type of error on Windows 10 computers occurs when a user tries to create a backup for Windows updates. Displaying this error could be caused by various factors such as Windows Backup Services settings or system file errors. Backup error code 0x8078012D can be resolved for example by repairing damaged files. In this guide we will go through the reasons why you may encounter this error, and how to proceed to fix it.
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- 1How to fix backup error code 0x8078012D in Windows 10
- 1Method 1: perform clean boot
- 2Method 2: Run the chkdsk command
- 3Method 3: Repair System Files
- 4Method 4: Temporarily Disable Third Party Antivirus (if applicable)
- 5Method 5: Enable Windows Backup Services
How to fix backup error code 0x8078012D in Windows 10
As we mentioned at the beginning of the article, there can be several reasons why you are seeing the error with code 0x8078012D. Some of the possible reasons are listed below.
- Corrupted system files.
- Corrupted disk drivers can also cause Windows backup errors
- Incorrect settings in backup services.
- System errors such as bugs and other errors.
- Presence and conflict of third party security suites.
Now that we have seen what the main reasons may be, it is time to explore all the methods to resolve the error code 0x8078012D for Windows 10.
Method 1: perform clean boot
You may get this error on your Windows computer due to various background programs and other system errors, these errors can be fixed by performing a clean boot of your PC.
For more details read our guide on how to clean boot into windows.
Method 2: run the chkdsk command
Error code 0x8078012D can also be caused by damaged disk drivers on your computer; these driver errors can also be fixed by scanning and repairing disk drivers using the built-in scans on Windows 10.
Check Disk Scan or CHKDSK Scan is a utility on Windows that scans for corrupted system drivers and attempts to repair and repair the drivers.
Method 3: repair system files
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Corrupted system files are one of the main reasons for the occurrence of error code 0x8078012D on Windows 10 computers. These damaged files can also cause other serious problems present on your operating system.
You can try to fix the problems caused by such files by running a built-in system scan. SFC scanning is a utility developed by Microsoft; this utility scans any damaged system file and attempts to repair and recover it.
If the problem is not resolved by running scans to repair system files, proceed to the next step to fix the backup error.
Method 4: temporarily disable third-party antivirus (if applicable)
If you are using a third party antivirus to protect your computer from malware and other threats; you should know that sometimes the problem of these errors could be caused by them.
When third-party antivirus software receives a false alert about a possible virus threat, it automatically blocks the program from running. This can also cause errors with Windows update backups. You can solve this problem by disabling the third party antivirus.
Method 5: Enable Windows Backup Services
If Windows Backup Services are disabled on your computer. You will not be able to create backups of Windows updates on your computer.
To fix this, you should consider enabling Windows Backup Services on your computer.
- Press the Windows + R keys simultaneously to open the Rundialog .
- Here, type mscand hit the Enter key to launch the Services window.
- Find and right-click Windows Update, then click Properties .
- Go to the General tab and select the Startup Typedrop-down menu .
- Set the Startup Type to Automatic and clickthe Start button to start the service.
- Click Applyand then OK to save the changes.