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The tag 'skipped files' on WindowsForum.com covers user discussions about files that are skipped during backup and file copy operations in Windows. Topics include Windows 7 Backup skipping files when a USB flash drive is left connected, and Robocopy producing logs that list skipped files even without the verbose switch. These threads focus on troubleshooting unexpected behavior in Microsoft backup tools and the Robocopy command-line utility, with users seeking explanations and solutions for why certain files are not processed as expected.
  1. X

    Windows 7 Strange Error doing Windows 7 Backup

    I have Win 7 Home Premium SP1. For the past year and a half, I've been using the Win 7 backup about once a month without any problems. My hard drive is partitioned into drives C and D, and I back up onto an external hard disk, which appears as Drive I when connected. (The external hard disk is...
    • xelaw
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    • backup backup space compression error external drive file management file system flash drive hard drive partition restore skipped files storage synctoy system image troubleshooting user folder windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. AlanMintaka

    Windows 7 Robocopy producing verbose logfile, /V not specified

    Hi, I'm using Robocopy with Windows 7 Home Premium SP1. The logfile it produces shows all the skipped files, even though I'm not using the /V switch (verbose). Here's the start of the latest log, starting with the options line. Sorry about the formatting; I can't figure out how to retain...
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