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The backup validation tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about errors and tools related to verifying the integrity of backups. One thread describes a recurring error message during cold boot that says 'Backup validation Task execution failed' and asks for help understanding the operation log. Other threads focus on game save backup and restore tools, specifically GameSave Manager, which scans for game saves across Steam, Games for Windows Live, and other locations, then backs them up to zipped archives. These tools are highlighted as free, with no dependencies like .NET Framework, and are useful for preserving game progress before OS reinstalls or when dealing with hidden save folders.
  1. jPaulB

    Windows 7 What on earth does this error-message mean?

    Hi Folks, What on earth does this error-message mean? I get it, once a week or so, during a cold boot. Operation has failed. Backup validadtion Task execution failed. Description: Stage DescriptionSee Operation log for details I have no idea what an Operation Log is... or where it is Thanks,
    • jPaulB
    • Thread
    • backup validation boot issues error message microsoft support operation log troubleshooting
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. Highwayman

    Windows 7 Game Save Manager Tool

    Even been annoyed when you reinstall your OS or older games and realise you've lost game saves as they were stored in hidden folders or needed to be linked to Steam/GFWL etc? well this nifty tool does all the hard work for you, it backs up and restores on demand all game saves it finds to zipped...
    • Highwayman
    • Thread
    • 7-zip automation backup tools backup validation custom entries database updates dropbox dynamic restoring ftp game management game sharing gamesave manager gaming gfwl restore paths saved games software features steam support task scheduler ui design
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
  3. Highwayman

    Windows 7 Game Saves Backup/Restore tool

    I was looking into backing up my Steam games then realised that many games in steam save all over the place and steam doesnt add them into backup archives at all, the same goes for many Games for windows live ones... very annoying :waah: Fortunately I came across this very handy tool that scans...
    • Highwayman
    • Thread
    • 7-zip automation backup backup validation cloud sync configuration custom entries database updates dynamic restoring free software ftp gamesave manager gui restore saved games seperate archives steam steam spreader task scheduler transfer saves
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
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