Windows operating system provides backup and restore functions to help users protect important files and data. If you're having trouble using Windows backup options, here are some simple steps to help you restore them.
Step 1: Check Windows Backup Service
First, we need to make sure that the Windows Backup service is enabled. Press the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box, enter "services.msc" and press Enter. In the list of services, find the Windows Backup service. If the service's status is Stopped, right-click the service and select Start. If the startup type of the service is set to "Disabled", you can right-click the service, select "Properties", and then set the startup type to "Automatic". Click Apply and OK to save changes.
Step 2: Rebuild the backup directory
If the backup option is not visible in Windows Explorer, we can try to rebuild the backup directory. Open File Explorer and navigate to the "C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile" directory (if your system drive letter is not C, replace C with the corresponding drive letter). Create a new folder called "Backup" in this directory. Then, create a new folder named "Catalogs" within the newly created "Backup" folder.
Step 3: Repair the permissions of the backup directory
Sometimes, incorrect permissions on the backup directory can cause backup options to not work properly. We can try to repair the permissions of the backup directory. Right-click the "C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\Backup" folder and select "Properties". In the properties dialog box, switch to the "Security" tab. Click the "Edit" button and then click the "Add" button. Enter "System" (without the quotes) in the input box, click "Check Names," and then click "OK." In the permissions list, set Full Control for the "System" user